Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Job Description

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Project Manager to be a part of our Harrisburg Transportation Team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in the management of multidiscipline projects for PennDOT and PTC. The Senior Project Manager will provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation projects as well as supporting our Consultant Project Management effort for PennDOT and other clients. The role will include mentorship and support for development of younger staff.

The Project Manager will openly share technical knowledge and mentor engineers while supervising the preparation of studies, reports, quantities, cost estimates, and construction drawings for bridge and transportation projects. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with new, widening, retrofit, and replacement bridge projects, as well as retaining wall design, utilizing PennDOT standards and requirements, and AASHTO LRFD. This is a structural design-focused role, and candidates must have demonstrated expertise in bridge engineering.

This opportunity has a lot of growth potential and is perfect for someone interested in accelerating their career!

What You'll Do:

• Leading plan production for conventional design-bid-build and/or design-build Bridge/Highway projects
• Working with a team of engineers and planners to develop strategies and teaming arrangements to pursue projects
• Mentoring project teams and junior staff
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
• Reviewing the work of other professionals, including QA/QC of plans and specifications, mentoring, training and growing staff in the performance of job duties
• Having a broad understanding of Structure design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures and traffic-related items
• Review project proposals and plans to determine scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery approach
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals
• Present project information in both written and oral formats
• Complete technical analyses, calculations, and design tasks as needed
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across transportation practices
• Occasional travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license – licenses in neighboring states a plus
• 15+ years of experience on Management of Structure/ roadway design projects (PennDOT projects preferred)
• Demonstrated success in the delivery of transportation projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT standards, procedures, and delivery practices
• Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $109,000 to $170,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits