Senior Rail Bridge Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Senior Rail Bridge Project Manager with a specialization in bridge design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. In this role, you will report to the Director of Rail Bridge in Cleveland, OH. Per your preference, we offer flexibility to work hybrid, fully remote, or onsite in any of our 100+ office locations nationwide. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience on design projects for Class I railroads and/or rail transit agencies and be able to support projects and offices across the country for railroads, transit agencies, and DOTs. This position will also have staff management responsibilities for Rail/ Bridge projects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Management of staff on Rail Bridge projects, support and mentorship of junior Engineers.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.
• Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; manages the resources of the project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Perform analysis of project management development and success in order to align with company goals and strategies.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. 
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others, and performs cost management analysis. 
• Develops and maintains client engagement to ensure satisfaction.
• Leverages project successes to win future projects.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with other railroad departments and projects

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinates project activities with government agencies as required.
• Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Generates and/or approves purchase orders, rebills, credits; reviews timesheets.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes project files. Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.
• Builds intimate familiarity with railroad standards, manuals, and policies.
• Reviews project design and contract plans and specifications for conformance with client technical requirements.
• Attends on site or virtual meetings with client representatives as required. 
• Train and assist others in rail bridge and retaining wall design.
• Provides detailed monthly and on demand project accounting and status reporting