Program Support Technical Specialist

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Program Support Technical Specialist to support complex rail and transit construction management assignments.

About the role

Under limited supervision, you will support design and construction projects on behalf of Michael Baker and our clients to railroad partners by providing technical support, plan review, and active outreach and coordination. You may also support other types of roadway and railroad projects nationally.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and confer with managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes, and reports.
• Estimate effort for tasks and obtain approval from internal and external clients.
• Assist in managing task budgets.
• Build intimate familiarity with railroad public projects manuals and policy.
• Review design and contract plans and specifications from a railroad perspective.
• Advise internal and external client engineers on alternate methods of solving problems to expedite railroad approvals.
• Attend on-site or virtual meetings with public agency and/or railroad representatives as required.
• Perform internal review of construction submittals for conformance with approved contract plans and railroad policies.
• Perform research to support project tasks.
• Train and assist others in standard processes for Rail and Transit projects.
• Manage the collection, compilation, and analysis of project files.
• Provide detailed weekly and on-demand project accounting and status reporting.
• Obtain all required railroad safety certifications and trainings and support safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel to other office and job site locations as needed (10%-25% travel is anticipated).
• Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications.
• Experience servicing multiple projects concurrently.
• Client and stakeholder management skills with the ability to enhance and develop solid client relationships.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

What would make you stand out

• Proven experience in project planning and task review.
• Demonstrated ability to service multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong initiative and a proactive, collaborative approach to project development and communication with project team members, clients, contractors, and public agencies.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and advise young staff on railroad coordination, operations, and engineering best practices.

Pay

The salary range for this position is between $105,000 and $145,000, with consideration for location, licensure, and experience.

About Us

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. With over 85 years of experience, we solve complex infrastructure challenges worldwide. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on projects ranging from roads, bridges, tunnels, and mass transit to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, and environmental restoration. We serve as a trusted adviser to communities, delivering safer, more accessible, sustainable, and prosperous solutions. Our work fosters transformational change through visionary leadership, innovation, and a commitment to quality of life.