Senior Project Manager - Construction Services (Bridge/Highway)

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing infrastructure projects in the bridge / structural, and highway construction service line.

The selected candidate will perform technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted statewide clients.

You will be a leader in the statewide Construction Services practice as a seller / doer for the next phase of active projects while assigned as Project Manager, Construction Manager, etc.

This position also has the opportunity for direct growth as the Department Manager and / or NY / NJ Director of Construction Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Senior Office Leadership, Regional Bridge and Highway Practice Leads, as well as construction managers from other Michael Baker offices as part of a dynamic team responsible for expanding the structural engineering practice currently servicing state, county, and municipal clients.
• Serve as a Project Manager on construction projects throughout New York and New Jersey.
• Lead proposal efforts by leveraging existing client relationships and teaming relationships to help grow the department.
• Assist the Department with managing staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments; creating and monitoring department budgets;
• providing leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations;

resolving personnel issues such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning.

• Responsible for developing strategic goals for Construction Services practice in NY / NJ.
• Participates in internal and external professional development activities.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering is required. Advanced degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structures and construction management is a plus.
• Minimum 20+ years of highway and bridge related design including 5+ years of project management experience is required.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NYCDEP, PANYNJ. NYSTA, NJDOT, NJTA; and / or local stakeholders, cities, and counties experience managing moderate to complex bridge rehabilitation / replacement and highway projects involving multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical etc.

and experience supervising the execution, financial performance, and quality assurance of multiple simultaneous projects.

• Must possess a valid New York and / or New Jersey Professional Engineering License.
• Prior experience as a Project Manager / Resident Engineer on New York State and New Jersey DOT Bridge Design Projects is required.
• Prior experience as Design Manager and / or Lead Structural Engineer on a New York State DOT Design Build Project is preferred.
• Experience with road and / or rail bridge rehabilitation design, seismic analysis, and rating analysis is desired. Experience with other transportation / infrastructure agencies located in the Northeast is also desired.
• Possess strong verbal, written, presentation and excellent client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex transportation structures, with an emphasis on experience and knowledge of the design, analysis, Inspection and maintenance of highway and railroad bridges.

Goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success with creating and fostering a team environment.

• The ideal candidate will also possess established client and colleague relationships and a willingness to help lead proposal efforts.
• Ability to recruit and manage a large staff, attract new team members and facilitate on-boarding.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• 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

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $220,000+. 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.

The salary range for this position is annual. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

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About Us

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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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 Affirmative Action / 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

About the Team

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts.

As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.