Senior Bridge Technical Manager- Iowa

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Technical Manager to join our team. This position can be worked remotely, with the ideal candidate physically located within the greater Des Moines/Ames, Iowa area.  The position will report to the Chicago, IL office until an office is established within Iowa.  The Senior Bridge Technical Manager is a key role for an established industry leader and technical specialist who can advance the growth of Michael Baker in Iowa and contribute to projects across the nation.

The Senior Bridge Technical Manager will be responsible to lead growth of new work and clients within Iowa and will support the bridge practice nationally to develop innovative and value-added solutions to various bridge design and preservation challenges. In this role they will pursue, lead, manage, and perform bridge engineering services on a variety of high visibility projects. 

Duties will consist of the following:

• Provide regional and national leadership in the growth, capture, and delivery of professional services contracts with an emphasis in bridge preservation.
• Provide technical and management expertise and guidance to staff; provide technical reassurance to Michael Baker clients and stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to National Directors, Regional Practice Leads, and Bridge Technical Directors related to pursuits, lending technical input to strategy and proposals.
• Implement innovation in technical solutions and undertake technical reviews for deliverables.
• Provide technical advisory services to clients within the area of subject matter expertise.
• Maintain awareness of relevant technical developments and seek opportunities to develop a professional profile and thought leadership through presentations at relevant conferences/meetings; actively participate in technical committees for industry organizations and standards in bridge preservation and service life planning/design.
• Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through coaching, mentoring and recruiting.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house training.
• Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
• Maintaining client satisfaction.
• Direct coordination with the client representatives.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 20+ years of related experience.
• Licensed Iowa Professional Engineer (PE); Licensure in other states is a plus.
• Experience with bridge preservation and maintenance policies and procedures
• Experience with innovative and value-added bridge design and construction solutions.
• Possess excellent client skills and ability to enhance and develop solid client relationships.
• Leadership experience with applicable industry and professional organizations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to support related projects and assignments.
• Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel) etc., and familiarity and experience with computer-aided bridge design and analysis tools.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $136,427- $236,371. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible Location and/or Remote Work (based on level of experience)
• 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

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