Civil Design Project Manager

Michael Baker International • Moon Township, PA

108d • $97,598 - $140,924

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets our client's requirements and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 7-10 years of design and project management experience
• Proven success managing complex projects
• Pennsylvania PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to conceptualize and think creatively
• Ability to apply effective use of project contingencies, both budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams across multiple practices and/or offices and with several subconsultants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish clear lines of communication within the project team and with the client for free flow of information
• Demonstrated ability to properly address and manage change
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiations, and decision making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD/Civil 3D; familiarity with MicroStation is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with land development, local/state project permitting, and abandoned mine lands/mine permitting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining client engagement with both internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction
• Reviewing project proposals to determine scope, schedule, job hour estimates, procedures for accomplishing the project, and staffing requirements for various phases of the project
• Preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP), including documenting the work plan, quality plan, and identifying staffing requirements for each phase of the project
• Conferring with project staff to review the PMP, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Managing the resources of the project, including arranging for the recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Developing/implementing project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices
• Being a player-coach for the project team to lead project staff while still participating in the design process where needed
• Assigning tasks to design personnel, providing technical guidance, resolving problems, and reviewing completed assignments for accuracy
• Directing and coordinating activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Ensuring staff are using correct methods of project design and execution and maintain control of project deliverables and deadlines
• Participating in design and quality reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations
• Regularly interfacing with other departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers to support production deliverables and to resolve conflicting priorities
• Monitoring and controlling project financials to ensure appropriate level of project controls and reporting is in place throughout the life of the project
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the project with our clients, both internal and external
• Assisting in the development and active mentoring of staff
• Reading, understanding, creating, and interpreting orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs
• Enforcing adherence to quality standards through adherence to departmental policies on project and quality management

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
• Commuter and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree