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, Inc. (Michael Baker) is seeking a Highway Department Manager to join the team our Harrisburg, PA Office team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of projects and staff workload in the Harrisburg Office.  The Harrisburg Office handles projects in multiple PennDOT Engineering Districts as well as PennDOT Central Office.  Additionally, the successful candidate will coordinate with Michael Baker offices in Pennsylvania and other geographic Regions to lead traditional design, bid, build and alternative delivery projects.   Projects involve supporting clients within the Transportation market sector. This is a unique opportunity to develop and grow the practice within a thriving office and to oversee all aspects of a full-service highway design business.

The Highway Department Manager position reports to the Harrisburg Office’s Director of Highway & Environmental Engineering and will perform the following typical functions:

Oversight of projects undertaken by the department, including adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, quality control/quality assurance, and staff utilization. Serve as Project Manager and / or Technical Manager for multiple projects; Provide technical oversight and guidance for engineering solutions. Execution of personnel management duties, including hiring, training, timekeeping, performance assessment, career development, and retention. Conduct operational meetings with staff to review and evaluate workload, resource planning, project performance, and business development opportunities. Lead team to deliver and maintain Michael Baker’s standards for professionalism, teamwork, quality, and technical excellence. Interview and hire new staff to fulfill current project needs while also planning for the future of the business. Mentor engineering personnel in their technical and management competencies to help them achieve their career objectives. Ensure the team is well utilized. Coordinate with other teams in the region for workshare as needed. Meet with existing clients to identify upcoming opportunities and confirm performance on existing contracts. Responsible for winning work, increasing backlog, and growing/expanding the business. Visit project sites to ensure our services are being performed to a high standard. Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented on all department projects. Accompany other Practice Leaders at client meetings to further develop business with existing clients. Monitor and implement strategies to fulfill business performance objectives. Develop new client relationships. Identify training opportunities for staff consistent with their career objectives. Provide honest, prompt, and constructive feedback to personnel. Attend and participate in industry events. Management of business development activities within the department, including capture planning, go/no go decisions, strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, client outreach and marketing, teaming arrangements, proposal development and review, and interview preparation and delivery. Lead strategic pursuits and QA technical and cost proposals.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at an accredited University or College Minimum 10 years of highway design and management experience Pennsylvania P.E. license or ability for reciprocity transfer Experience working with PennDOT and PA Turnpike Proven knowledge of AASHTO and PennDOT highway design standards, practices, and procedures Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads Designer is a plus Strong leader and business builder that wants to be empowered to develop this great opportunity Strategic thinker with the ability to envision a full-service highway design business Knowledge of local, regional, and national highway design initiatives 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 efforts Recruitment skills to assist in hiring additional personnel Valid U.S. driver’s license

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,980 to $163,949. 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.