Project Manager, Transportation

Transportation Engineering Team Position

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.

What We're Looking For

Join our Transportation Engineering team in Santa Ana, CA. The Engineer/Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies in California.

The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives. Will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff members.
• Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposal development, and prepare for and participate in interviews.
• Actively engage with professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE to maintain visibility in the engineering community.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Southern California market.
• Contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities.
• Oversee client relationships and ensure the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests.
• Michael Baker International prides itself on a culture of work life balance, you will work a hybrid work schedule with a balance of in office and work from home.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in Transportation/Public Works with increasing responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering a variety of Transportation/Public Works projects for city, county, and state agencies.
• Demonstrated skills in supervision and mentoring.
• Strong leadership drive within the company and the professional community.
• Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills preferred, but not required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$190,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based upon corporate and individual performance.

Why Choose Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

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