Technical Manager - Highway

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DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a well-rounded Technical Manager – Highway to join our Highway Engineering Team in Moon Township (Pittsburgh), PA. This key role will support and lead roadway engineering tasks for a variety of transportation projects across Western Pennsylvania and throughout the country.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in roadway design, right-of-way plan development, utility coordination, and the preparation of transportation construction contract documents. This role offers the opportunity to guide a team of engineers and technicians while contributing to the planning, design, and successful delivery of complex transportation projects. Candidates with Project Management experience are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead roadway design tasks and guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians on transportation projects of varying size and complexity.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, task leads, and subconsultants to address key issues and communicate project progress.
• Support project delivery by ensuring task requirements, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Delegate, oversee, and review work to ensure high-quality engineering documents, drawings, and deliverables.
• Perform Quality Control reviews for roadway and transportation-related plans and documents.
• Prepare a wide range of engineering materials, including:
  • Design plans
  • Right-of-way plans
  • Construction documents
  • Technical reports and complex studies
  • Specifications
  • Construction estimates

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of progressive engineering design experience; DOT experience is a plus
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Pennsylvania (or licensed in other state with intent and qualifications to apply for license in Pennsylvania)
• Proficient computer skills in MicroStation software; OpenRoads experience is a plus.
• Experience with 3D modeling, Bentley InRoads (and/or OpenRoads)
• Attention to detail, effective decision making, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines and manage staff

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $180,000. 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.

 

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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.

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