Highway Technical Manager (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 is looking for a Highway Technical Manager to join our Minneapolis office. This role requires civil engineering expertise in transportation, with experience in consulting or working with public-sector transportation clients.

The selected candidate will oversee successful project execution, manage contracts, and collaborate closely with regional teams and office leadership to ensure high-quality results.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transportation initiatives and contribute to impactful infrastructure solutions! Let me know if you'd like further refinements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the preparation of plans for road and highway design.
• Prepare and perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure accurate deliverables meeting client expectations.
• Perform 3D modeling, technical analyses, calculations, and tasks as needed in support of projects.
• Supervise the preparation of studies, construction documents, calculations, maps, reports, and other supporting documentation to support road and highway design.
• Review quantities and construction cost estimates prepared by others.
• Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for proposals.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks related to highway and transportation projects.
• Manage staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring, and revising assignments.
• Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Stay knowledgeable of trends and current developments within the transportation industry.
• Responsible for maintaining client satisfaction and meeting directly with clients.
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities including events, conferences, and networking opportunities through professional organizations.
• Provide guidance by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations.
• May work directly with Human Resources on performance issues and succession planning.
• Assist managers with highway department and Minneapolis office business development goals.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least 8 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and maintain professional licensure.
• High level of proficiency with various CAD and Microsoft Office programs with the ability to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports
• Possess excellent client facing skills and ability to enhance and develop client relationships
• Proven experience in working on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to support related projects and assignments
• Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,229 to $172,146. 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.

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.

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Michael Baker is looking for a Highway Technical Manager to join our Minneapolis office. This role requires civil engineering expertise in transportation, with experience in consulting or working with public-sector transportation clients.The selected candidate will oversee successful project execution, manage contracts, and collaborate closely with regional teams and office leadership to ensure high-quality results.This is an exciting opportunity to lead transportation initiatives and contribute to impactful infrastructure solutions! Let me know if you'd like further refinements.