Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design

About the role

Michael Baker is seeking a Rail Project Manager with a specialization in track and civil design to support projects and offices across the country for railroads, transit agencies, and DOTs.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.
• Consults with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; manages the resources of the project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Performs analysis of project management development and success in order to align with company goals and strategies.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others, and performs cost management analysis.
• Develops and maintains client engagement to ensure satisfaction.
• Leverages project successes to win future projects.
• Collaborates with other railroad departments and projects.
• Coordinates project activities with government agencies as required.
• Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes project files. Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.
• Reviews project design and contract plans and specifications for conformance with client technical requirements.
• Attends on site or virtual meetings with client representatives as required.
• Train and assist others in rail track and other rail civil designs.
• Provides detailed monthly and on-demand project accounting and status reporting.
• Obtains all required railroad safety certifications and supports safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Undergraduate focus or Master’s Degree in Railroad Engineering strongly preferred.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience in civil and geometric design, rehabilitation, and construction with a railroad specialization.
• PE license required; NCEES record preferred.
• Project experience and relationships with Class I Railroads and/or local Rail Transit agencies required.
• Familiarity with AREMA standards required.
• Knowledge of CSX, NS, UP, BNSF, CP, and/or CN standards desired.
• Project experience with local transit agencies and their standards desired.

Skills

• Proven rail track/civil technical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
• Possess strong initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development and communication with project team members, clients, and contractors.
• Strong relationships with Class I Railroad(s) and local transit agencies and understanding of coordination requirements and preferences.
• Previous use of CADD software including Bentley products.
• Experience with construction management and document control for rail construction.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and advise young staff on rail projects, operations, and engineering best practices.

Benefits

Michael Baker offers a competitive salary range of $101,500 to $160,000 for this position. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Pay

The salary range has been determined to be between $101,500 and $160,000 for this position. 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

Michael Baker offers a hybrid remote/in-office capacity for this role, with candidates based out of Moon Township, PA, Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL, and Baltimore, MD.

About Us

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Founded in 1934, we have over 100 offices nationwide and 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

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.