TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Design Hub Department Manager to join the team in our Pittsburgh, PA downtown office with a hybrid (home/office) work situation available for this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding Michael Baker International’s role within the Great Lakes Region while supporting our project teams and client base that we service on a national and international basis. As part of the Great Lakes Region, the opportunity also exists for the successful candidate to facilitate project workshare and best practices across all offices within Michael Baker. Typically, our projects involve supporting our clients within the Transportation Planning market sector, including state agencies, counties, municipalities, and private developers.   A willingness and ability to travel within the United States is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business development, client management, operational oversight, staff development, and leadership Meet with existing clients to identify upcoming opportunities and confirm performance on existing contracts Monitor and implement strategies to fulfill business performance objectives Develop new client relationships Responsible for direct labor ratio and utilization goals at the department level Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare and implement best practices Accompany other Practice Leaders at client meetings to further develop business with existing clients Visit project sites to ensure our services are being performed to a high standard  Lead strategic pursuits and QA technical and cost proposals Fully engage on key department pursuits and participate in the development and execution of capture plans with the objective of increasing the win probability of targeted pursuits Assist in the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all elements to craft a winning proposal Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented on all department projects Serve as Project Manager and / or Technical Manager for multiple projects; Provide technical oversight and guidance to staff Oversee projects undertaken by the department, including adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, quality control/quality assurance, and staff utilization Conduct operational meetings with staff to review and evaluate workload, resource planning, project performance, and business development opportunities Lead team at every opportunity to articulate your vision and establish your personal standards for professionalism, team work, quality, and technical excellence Interview and hire new staff to fulfill current project needs while also planning for the future of the business Perform personnel management duties, including hiring, training, timekeeping, performance assessment, career development, and retention Mentor personnel in their technical and management competencies to help them achieve their career objectives Identify training opportunities for staff consistent with their career objectives Provide honest, prompt, and constructive feedback to personnel Attend and participate in industry events

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, or related field 10-15 years of relevant planning experience, including urban design and community engagement Strong leader and business builder that wants to be empowered to develop this great opportunity to grow the Design Hub business Knowledge of local, regional, and national planning guidelines and requirements Proven supervisory skills Experience working in and managing a diverse staff Strong problem-solving skills Possess strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking effort Recruitment skills to assist in hiring additional personnel

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $119,662 to $207,313.  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.