Roadway Department Manager at Michael Baker International

Tallahassee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

205000.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Roadway Design, Highway Design, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Staff Mentorship, Budget Oversight, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Technical Guidance

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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. What We’re Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking a Roadway Department Manager to oversee our established Tallahassee Transportation group. As Transportation Department Manager, you will help develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with clients throughout North Florida with a priority focus on FDOT District 3, as well as help determine market awareness including project pursuits, individual and team involvement in professional associations, technical articles, and conferences. Working directly with the Tallahassee Office Executive, this position will work closely with other Department Managers, office leaders, and other local staff throughout Florida in the development of targeted client service action plans for FDOT, counties, and cities. You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International’s Southern Region and beyond. In addition to being responsible for successful project execution, the Transportation Department Manager will lead and participate in developing pursuits and strategic positioning for major Transportation project opportunities. What You’ll Do: * Responsible for the day-to-day success of the Transportation Group for the Tallahassee office. * Lead and help grow a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, traffic, and interstate improvement projects for FDOT and other local clients in North Florida. * Monitor or provide oversight in the delivery of projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives. Assign and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. * Provide mentorship, guidance, and development to existing group members as a priority. * Provide strategic practice planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization. * Help lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as be a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement. What You Need to Succeed: * Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. * Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida. * 12+ years of highway, roadway, drainage, traffic, or structural design experience with increasing levels of responsibility. * 5+ years in a supervisory role and a history of demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills. * Existing relationships and contacts with FDOT District 3, regional MPO’s and municipal clients is preferred. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills. * Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a strong drive for quality deliverables and financial excellence. * Proven track record of leading winning proposals is a plus. * Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts. * Ability to travel up to 20%, primarily within the North Florida region for client visits, field reviews, and conferences. Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $118,231 to $205,000. 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. Why Choose Us: * Medical, dental, vision insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability * Professional and personal development * Generous paid time off * Commuter and wellness benefits #LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs 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. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Tallahassee Transportation group by managing day-to-day operations and leading a team of engineers in roadway and highway design. Develop strategic client relationships with FDOT and local municipalities while leading project pursuits and proposal strategies.