Project Manager – Bridge and Structural Design

Michael Baker International • Hillsborough Township, NJ

103d • $130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Technical/Project Manager is responsible for managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. We are looking to hire one Technical Manager or Project Manager in Hamilton and one in Newark. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, and client management for targeted statewide clients. Under the guidance of the Structural Department Manager, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high visibility projects. You will collaborate with structural engineering team members, Project Managers from other Michael Baker offices around the country and the Regional Bridge Practice Lead, as part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering technical excellence on projects for state, county, and municipal clients. This position has the opportunity to manage staff and a path to Assistant Department Manager, depending on experience level and personal career path preferences.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering & Bridge Design.
• 10+ years of progressive structural related design experience with NJDOT, NJTA, Port Authority of NY and NJ clientele.
• P.E. license in NJ, NY or 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Structural Engineering desirable.

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.
• Oversight of project safety Health and Safety Plan.
• Direct coordination with the client’s Project Representatives.
• Providing regular status reports to Structural Department Manager.

Benefits

• The approximate compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree