Rail Department Operations Lead

Michael Baker International•Cleveland, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Department Operations Lead to oversee the dedicated rail (track, bridge, public project and construction) staff that support project delivery for our national rail clients located across the United States. In this role, the Rail Department Operations Lead will contribute to operational excellence while supporting the Directors for Rail Bridges, Railway and Civil, Public Projects and Rail Construction. Key areas of focus beyond managing staff and leading key projects, can include regional resource allocation & work share, technical resource planning support, project management performance oversight, quality control, and financial performance of rail and/or rail-heavy multidisciplinary projects in rail track, rail bridge, rail public projects/owner’s rep services and rail construction managers/inspectors. The successful candidate will report to a Great Lakes Office Executive. Ideal candidates should be located in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Nebraska, or Missouri but consideration for a location outside of the states mentioned (but within the United States) will be given to a candidate with key client relationships, staff management experience and other related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
Minimum 12+ years of experience.
Experience shall include some knowledge of working with a Class I, Amtrak, regional or local rail and transit agency including planning, rail bridge, track, construction management, project management or other related discipline.
Be able to qualify to be a PM and manage projects for clients within the market/Office in which they reside.
Solid communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally.
Ability to leverage on existing connections and client relationships to help identify and/or win new rail & transit work.
Ability to effectively network and influence at peer levels.
Knowledge and experience in Oracle-based (or similar) resource and financial management platforms.
Strong background in ownership, initiative and dedication to high quality engineering services and client deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Directors for Rail Bridges, Railway and Civil, Public Projects and Rail Construction.
Potential to serve in key role for local, regional or national rail projects.
Assist with recruiting and retention, performance management, and development of staff.
Support business development activities and leverage relationships to grow client base and win future work
Analyze regional rail & transit practice backlog and maintain a forecast of staffing needs.
Provide workforce analysis and resource management to identify skills, experience, competency, and training needs.
Oversee management of staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments; creating and monitoring department budgets; providing leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations; resolving personnel issues such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning.