Technical/Project Manager - Bridge and Structural Design

$120,727 - $170,000/Yr

Michael Baker International - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Trenton, NJ

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical/Project Manager at Michael Baker International is responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects within the bridge and structural service line. This role involves managing project schedules, client communications, and staff development while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to quality standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration on high-visibility projects across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Individual staff management and mentoring for all structural group staff.
• Coordinates tasks and project schedules.
• Communicates with clients regarding project issues, schedules, and budgets.
• Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
• May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project.
• Performs detailed technical peer reviews.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
• Attending professional society meetings; where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
• Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
• Maintaining client satisfaction.
• Oversight of project safety Health and Safety Plan.
• Direct coordination with the client's Project Representatives.
• Providing regular status reports to Structural Department Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering & Bridge Design, preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive structural related design experience with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey clientele.
• P.E. license in NJ; NY and PA desirable.
• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
• Oversee structural details and construction plans in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal, and the ability to prepare professional, well-written proposals, reports and engineering project documents are essential to long-term success in this role.
• Client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex bridge projects, with an emphasis on experience and knowledge of structural infrastructures.
• Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of technical software used in bridge and structural engineering.

Benefits

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