Bridge Department Manager

About the role

Michael Baker International, ranked Number seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with local clients while setting strategic direction and increasing market awareness across Ohio.
• Work closely with the Office Executive and local leadership to develop targeted client service action plans for ODOT, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients throughout Ohio.
• Coordinate staff workload across transportation disciplines within Michael Baker International and be accountable for successful contracting and project execution.
• Lead and participate in strategic pursuits and positioning for major bridge and transportation projects, including alternative delivery opportunities.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and designers delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating projects for ODOT and local Ohio clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed-upon scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Provide technical leadership, assign and review work, oversee QA/QC, and identify scope changes and additional services.
• Identify, assess, and manage project and operational risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers and remain informed of upcoming project opportunities.
• Serve as the primary client interface for key accounts.
• Lead proposal strategies and content, participate in business development efforts, and represent Michael Baker as an active leader within the Ohio transportation community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in bridge engineering, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating.
• Extensive experience working with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and local Ohio public agencies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Prominent experience overseeing successful project delivery.
• Track record of leading and winning proposals.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Proposal writing
• Strategic planning

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $109,179 to $170,507 per year. 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.

Schedule

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