Design Build Manager/Senior Project Manager

Michael Baker International•New York, NY

5h•$195,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Design-Build Manager /Senior Project Manager to lead the pursuit and delivery of complex design-buildprojects across the NY Metro region. This senior role is ideal for a provenleader with deep experience in design-build and P3 delivery, strong contractorrelationships, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on large,high-profile infrastructure programs. An understanding of contractualrequirements, clauses, notification requirements combined with organizationalskills to maintain project information and records is essential. The successful candidate will operate within the NY Metro area collaboratingwith various practices and assist with project delivery. Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consultingservices, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, constructionand program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complexinfrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise,experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner withclients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports,to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration andspecialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to thecommunities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable andmore prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for ourclients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts whochallenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and animpassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for allpersons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains adrug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing andbackground checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any openposition for which they feel they are qualified and all will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed,age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenshipstatus, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, geneticinformation, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to publicassistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or anyother legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International areprotected under Federal law from discrimination. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of project management experience preferred, including projects exceeding $100M in construction value.
20+ years of progressive experience in surface transportation, bridge, aviation, and/or rail/transit markets.
10+ years of experience in business development, preferably within design-build and/or P3 environments.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York; multi-state licensure and an active NCEES record preferred.
Demonstrated ability to win and successfully execute large-scale projects (please include examples on your resume).
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.
Working knowledge of applicable design standards, including: AASHTO FHWA MUTCD NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC
Experience delivering projects for agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NJTA, and/or PANYNJ strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design-build pursuits and project delivery, including large and complex highway, bridge, aviation, and rail/transit projects.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Roadway, Bridge, Hydrology, Traffic, Utilities, and others) to ensure delivery of project milestones on schedule and within budget.
Serve as a primary interface with contractor partners, clients, and internal leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Support Go/No-Go decisions, teaming strategies, and strategic positioning for major design-build and P3 opportunities.
Manage RFP/RFQ responses, pursuit strategy, work plans, schedules, and fee development.
Review and negotiate design-build, teaming, and design agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
Identify project risks and non-conforming contractual terms; develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Maintain responsibility for successful project execution post-award, collaborating with Michael Baker leadership and technical teams nationwide.
Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key clients across the U.S.
Travel within the continental United States as needed to support pursuits and project delivery.