Michael Baker International - Santa Ana, CA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Santa Ana, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Design Project Manager specializing in Transportation/Roadway/Highway Engineering to lead and expand our transportation portfolio in Northern California. This role is pivotal in managing and delivering roadway, highway, and freeway improvement projects for various clients, including state and county Departments of Transportation (DOT) and municipal public agencies. The successful candidate will be a key leader within our team of engineers and designers, responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and plan preparation. The Transportation Project Manager will spearhead proposal strategies and content, actively participating in the interview process to secure new work. This position requires a proactive approach to networking and marketing, ensuring that Michael Baker is well-positioned for upcoming transportation projects. The role also involves delivering projects according to established work plans, budgets, and quality objectives, while providing technical guidance and oversight to the project delivery team. In addition to project management, the Senior Design Project Manager will mentor staff, develop budgets and schedules, and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers. Staying informed about project advertisements and changes within client organizations is essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering judgment, a commitment to quality, and a drive for financial excellence, making them a leader both within the company and the broader professional community.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the transportation portfolio of work throughout Northern California.
  • Oversee design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway improvement projects.
  • Develop and implement proposal strategies and participate in the interview process to win work.
  • Create marketing strategies to network and position Michael Baker for transportation projects.
  • Deliver projects according to agreed work plans, budgets, and quality objectives.
  • Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team, providing technical guidance and oversight.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on work and progress, identifying changes in scope and additional services.
  • Mentor and develop staff, overseeing budgets and schedules for projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers and stay informed about upcoming project advertisements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience with DOT projects is essential.
  • Design-build experience is a plus.
  • Proven track record of overseeing successful project delivery.
  • Strong leadership skills and a drive to be a leader in the company and professional community.
  • Possess strong engineering judgment with a focus on quality and financial excellence.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in managing large-scale transportation projects.
  • Familiarity with California transportation regulations and standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
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