Department Manager - Transportation

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. 

DESCRIPTION

As a Transportation Department Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintain trusted adviser relationships with local clients as well as determining direction and leading market awareness to include involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences and boards. The Transportation Department Manager will work closely with the Office Executive and other local staff in the development of targeted client service action plans for MDOT, counties, and cities. You will coordinate the staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International. In addition to being responsible for successful contracting and project execution, the Transportation Department Manager will lead and participate in developing pursuits and strategic positioning for major Transportation project opportunities, including alternative delivery projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Transportation Department Manager will be responsible for the growth and success of the Transportation Practices for the Dearborn office.
• Leading and growing a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for MDOT, local counties and other local clients in Michigan.
• Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program, quality objectives and client satisfaction.  
• Lead, assign, and review the work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
• Identifying and managing risk.
• Responsible for hiring, development and retention of staff, including plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Provide strategic planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization. 
• Serving as the lead interface with the client.
• Additionally, the Department Manager will lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as they will be a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ Years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan or PE Licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed in Michigan within 6 months
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience overseeing successful project delivery.
• Proven track record of leading winning proposals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering
• 15+ years relevant experience
• Established client relationships and experience with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), local counties, or other Michigan municipal clients.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,229 to $172,146. 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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