BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.  Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five 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.

DESCRIPTION

The Bridge Project Manager is responsible for pursuit and delivery of transportation design related projects involving preliminary engineering and plans, specification, and estimate (PS&E) projects. The selected Bridge Project Manager will perform structural design, technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted statewide and regional clients.

Engineer Project Managers openly share technical knowledge and mentor and supervise engineers in assignments such as preparing studies, reports and supporting documentation; quantities and construction cost estimates; and construction drawings needed for bridge, public works and transportation design related projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience on new, widening, retrofit, and replacement bridge projects, and retaining wall projects with ODOT, Ohio Turnpike and AASHTO LRFD design standards. This is a structural design position and we will only consider candidates with skills and experience in that area of expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project and staffing requirements Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks Prepare scope of work and cost estimate for proposals Manages staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments. Present both oral and written format Provide quality control, quality assurance for bridge design project of simple and complex nature Performs technical analyses, calculations and design tasks as needed Occasional to moderate travel may be required Other duties as assigned

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree Ohio P.E. is required 10+ years of experience in bridge design and transportation engineering, with a minimum of 2 years managing bridge related projects or tasks Familiarity with Ohio DOT standards and procedures Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software programs Experience in using Microstation and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Ability to lead and interact with multi-disciplined teams A background in business development, proposal writing, networking and strong listener of client’s needs is preferred

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,942 to $157,643. 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.