Project Manager - Highway

About the role

Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions. Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team of engineers with design and production of highway construction drawings
• Prepare and review project bid documents, including plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates; perform roadway design tasks such as horizontal and vertical geometry, 3D corridor modeling, and design calculations
• Holds responsibilities of a Task Lead and communicate with the Project Managers on key issues and project progress
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Occasionally visit work site(s) and report findings to other experienced engineers and/or project managers
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues, holds and attends meetings
• Defines scope of work and staff-hour requirements for client proposals
• Aids project managers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met
• Aids in technical aspects of proposal production
• Ensures work efforts for assigned tasks fall within established budgets
• Mentor technicians and less experienced engineers and engineers-in-training
• Maintain knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance with Contract Plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 15+ years of highway design experience supporting transportation clients, including agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NJTA, and/or PANYNJ
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local design standards, including: AASHTO Design Guidelines for Highways and Streets, FHWA MUTCD, NYS DOT, NYC DDC, and NYC DOT standards
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in New York (NJ license a plus)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams on complex transportation projects
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, essential for client interaction and long-term success
• Ability to quickly learn and apply company policies, procedures, software tools, and client standards

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar

Benefits

Michael Baker International offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $213,000 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

Full-time position available.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] or through our website at www.michaelbaker.com.