Project Manager, Transportation
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager to join their Transportation Engineering team in Santa Ana, CA. The Engineer/Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies in California. The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives. They will lead, assign, and review the work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. The role also involves providing mentorship and development support to junior staff members, building and maintaining client relationships, leading proposal development, and preparing for and participating in interviews. The candidate will actively engage with professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE, collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Southern California market, and contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities. The role requires overseeing client relationships and ensuring the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests. Michael Baker International offers a hybrid work schedule with a balance of in-office and work-from-home.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7-10 years of experience in Transportation/Public Works with increasing responsibilities.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering a variety of Transportation/Public Works projects for city, county, and state agencies.
- Demonstrated skills in supervision and mentoring.
- Strong leadership drive within the company and the professional community.
- Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies in California.
- Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
- Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team.
- Check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
- Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff members.
- Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposal development, and prepare for and participate in interviews.
- Actively engage with professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE to maintain visibility in the engineering community.
- Collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Southern California market.
- Contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities.
- Oversee client relationships and ensure the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
