Structures/Bridge Department Manager

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges.  Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. The Phoenix office has a long history of state and local agency transportation services coupled with a strong federal infrastructure program that generates a rich collaborative environment with project diversity that provides ample opportunities for learning, growth and career path alternatives in design, project delivery, management, and leadership.  

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Exemplifying our depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, Ranked #4 by Engineering News-Record in Bridge Design Firms, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, and cable-stayed bridges. We are industry leaders in bridge design, load rating complex bridges, bridge inspection and asset management. Our Phoenix office is currently positioned to deliver iconic and signature bridge projects in New Mexico, Arizona and throughout the region that demands growth in our local team with engineering leaders who seek technical and task management challenges where your creativity and experience will be key. As the #5 bridge firm in the country, this is what we do – empower our employees to innovate and design bridge solutions that are well conceived, verified through team collaboration and address the sustainability requirements of today and tomorrow. 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Bridge Department Manager to join our Structural/Bridge team  in Phoenix, AZ. This position will be responsible for delivery of existing bridge projects within the Arizona and surrounding area or our western region while helping grow our bridge practice through support to business development activities and building client relationships. Certain of our work is traditional bridge design assignments and other work will be supporting a broader team on complex bridge projects. Our current and future work will allow the right candidate ample opportunity to bring your innovative and practical solutions to various structural design challenges. In this role you will lead, manage, and perform design and analysis as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components associated with our client transportation needs. Your role will be supported by our Regional Bridge Practice Lead to assist with business development activities, workshare with other Michael Baker offices, project delivery and client relationship building as needed. 

• Participate in development of the bridge/structure department including building growth and capture strategies in cooperation with the office executive.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare design deliverables with responsibility for successful contracting and project execution.
• Develop or assist in developing structural details and construction plans using a variety of industry standard software packages.
• Assist and check design calculations performed by others
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations.
• Manage client relationships and client engagement to best serve the interests of the client and Michael Baker.
• Support business development activities including positioning strategy and proposal development as part of the pursuit team.
• Participate in client-based and other industry related organizations .
• Supervise and train other structural engineering staff with less experience.
• Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
• Share knowledge with project, office, and company staff as appropriate

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's degree is highly preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Arizona; SE license desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering
• Strong background in ownership, initiative and dedication to high quality engineering services and client deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and consultant partners.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team envi