Department Manager - Highways/Roadways (Sign On Bonus Available) (Finance)

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is looking to grow and enhance our practice and we are adding a Department Manager - Highways/Roadways to lead our Highway/Roadway Department in Illinois that regularly oversees both Phase I and Phase II engineering tasks. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with state, county, and local clients as well as setting the vision for growth and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences and boards.

The Department Manager will be responsible for the daily management and operation of the highways/roadways design group. This role involves providing project management oversight for all final design projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, quality control/quality assurance, staff utilization, and team safety. The Department Manager will also be responsible for expanding our current Phase I/II highway/roadways design services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow an existing department of 8 team members, including hiring, training, performance assessment, promotion recommendations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Phase I/II highway/roadways design group.
• Provide project management oversight for all final design projects.
• Ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Manage staff utilization and team safety.
• Expand current Phase I/II highway/roadway design services.
• Develop plans, special provisions, estimates, bid documents, and permit applications for projects funded by various sources.
• Coordinate business development activities, including client outreach, marketing, proposal development, and interview preparation.
• Develop and maintain client relations and management, including monitoring client satisfaction.
• Engage in key Department pursuits and participate in the development and execution of Capture Plans.
• Provide input for the annual budgetary development process.
• Ensure compliance with quality management and quality assurance practices.
• Solve sensitive administrative issues within the department.
• Participate in industry-related professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 12+ years related experience, either internally or equivalent external experience, and proven success managing complex projects. Preference given to IDOT, Tollway, County, and Illinois Local Agency project experience.
• Expert knowledge of Phase I and/or II Engineering requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with client's requirements and challenges, with preference given to IDOT, Tollway, County, and Illinois Local Agency client relations.
• Proficiency in roadway design software (MicroStation and Openroads Designer), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Projectwise.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $131,634 to $205,597. 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.

#LI-MM1

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker Internationalislooking to grow and enhance our practice and we are adding a Department Manager - Highways/Roadwaysto lead our Highway/Roadway Departmentin Illinois that regularly oversees both Phase I and Phase II engineering tasks. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with state, county, and local clients as well as setting the vision for growth and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences and boards