Michael Baker International

DESCRIPTION

The Michael Baker Cary office has seen significant growth over the course of the last few years. Additionally, Michael Baker continues to expand its growing national bridge practice. To enable continued growth both locally and nationally, Michael Baker’s Cary office seeks a Department Manager who will be focused on executing technical work, mentoring junior staff, and overall growth of the Bridge Department. We are looking for a leader who will participate in the office leadership team while also collaborating with their counterparts in our other regional offices to provide high quality engineering services nationwide. You will be directly involved with development and implementation of a business strategy and work with project teams while also helping to win work and expand our project portfolio and client base.

The Department Manager - Structures Design is responsible for performing technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted statewide clients. Lead the Bridge Group by providing team management and oversight for Bridge Design and Bridge Inspection. Assistance in the development of proposals and Expressions of Interest for our primary clients and partners. Participation in industry Society functions is also expected.

You will leverage your engineering knowledge and skills to manage the preparation of engineering plans, calculations, and reports, technical specifications, and construction estimates and schedules. You will have the opportunity to instruct and guide junior engineers in the development of engineering reports and analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Most days will be spent in the office leading structures tasks, project management, bridge analysis and/or preparation of engineering designs.
• 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 projects.
• Other days you will help prepare technical proposals and reports or meet with client representatives on projects.
• On some days, you will make field visits to project sites to review, investigate, and document existing infrastructure conditions, or provide construction support services for on-going transportation-related construction projects.
• Have a thorough understanding of all elements of bridge and structural design, load rating, and safety inspection.
• Lead marketing efforts including active participation in professional associations and boards, publishing technical articles, and presentations at technical conferences.
• You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, and at least 15 years of progressive structures engineering design experience and 8+ years of project management experience.
• Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with NCDOT- in support of Baker’s Structures Management Unit On-call contract, as well as other key NCDOT Statewide contracts requiring structural support
• A Professional Engineering license in NC required. Professional Engineering license in SC, VA and MD is a plus. 
• Ability to partner with coworkers and clients at different levels.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong project management skills
• Experience with and understanding of AASHTO LRFD design and complex structural analysis software such Midas and STAAD is required.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products is required.
• Experience with road and/or rail bridge rehabilitation design, and rating analysis is desired. Experience with additional transportation/infrastructure agencies located in the Mid-Atlantic is also desired.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, environmental, etc.; and experience supervising the execution, financial performance, and quality assurance of multiple simultaneous projects is desired

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,00 to $199,00. 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