Project Manager, Transportation

About the role

Join our Transportation Engineering team in Santa Ana, CA. The Engineer/Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies in California.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
• Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
• Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff members.
• Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposal development, and prepare for and participate in interviews.
• Engage with professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE to maintain visibility in the engineering community.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Southern California market.
• Contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities.
• Oversee client relationships and ensure the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in Transportation/Public Works with increasing responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering a variety of Transportation/Public Works projects for city, county, and state agencies.
• Demonstrated skills in supervision and mentoring.
• Strong leadership drive within the company and the professional community.
• Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing transportation projects.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Compensation: Salary range $120,000 - $190,000, dependent on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$190,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based upon corporate and individual performance.

Schedule

Michael Baker International prides itself on a culture of work life balance, you will work a hybrid work schedule with a balance of in office and work from home.