Job Description
– Transportation Project Manager (210492)
Job Description
Transportation Project Manager
– ( 210492 )
Job Type
: Full-Time Exempt
Primary Location
Description
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/.
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
The Senior Transportation Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway improvement projects for City, County and State agencies in Los Angeles County both on and off the State Highway System.
The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
(S)He will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility of the Senior Transportation Project Manager, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules.
The successful candidate will cultivate and maintain client relationships as well as lead proposal development and interview preparation and participation.
Additionally, the successful candidate will provide technical direction, support and strategic planning while being a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.
•Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key transportation clients.
•Determine direction and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences and boards.
•Work with our Los Angeles Transportation Department Manager and Transportation Practice Leaders in the development of targeted client service action plans in the LA market.
•Participate in ongoing strategic positioning for major highway or roadway project opportunities.
•Manage client relationships and guide the application of Michael Baker International services within the Transportation practice area to best serve the interests of the client and Michael Baker International.
•Responsible for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with regional Michael Baker International staff and office leadership.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
•15+ years of Transportation/Public Works experience with increasing levels of responsibility and may also have design-build experience
•Professional Engineer (PE) license
•Knowledge of regulatory issues and key players in the LA transportation market.
•Strong track record of overseeing successful project delivery of a diversity of Transportation/Public Works projects for City, County and State agencies
•Project delivery experience on the State Highway System and will be familiar with Caltrans standards and project development procedures.
•Possess strong relationships with City, County and State agencies, including established Caltrans and Orange County relationships
•Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
•Strong proposal writing and presentation skills are required
•Entrepreneurial spirit to grow our Transportation practice in the LA market
•Strong engineering judgment with strong background in Transportation/Public Works
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required
•Have the capability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts
•Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law.
Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law.
Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.