Technical Manager - Highway
Michael Baker International•New York, NY
•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Michael Baker International, a Top 20 transportation firm, is seeking a Technical Manager for their New York Highway Operations office to support the Highway Design group. This role involves leading the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation, with a specialization in roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, contract document development, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, and technical proposal contributions. The position will primarily focus on civil roadway and infrastructure design for New York City agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10-15+ years of highway/roadway design experience with transportation agencies such as NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and/or NYCDEP.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required.
- Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA MUTCD, NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and NYCDEP standards.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTURN, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Primavera P6 and ENV SP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery of roadway, highway, and NYC right-of-way (ROW) projects.
- Develop and review design plans, specifications, and engineering estimates.
- Apply expertise in roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic signals, street lighting, and traffic maintenance plans.
- Provide QA/QC oversight and mentor junior engineering staff.
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead project meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
- Support scope development, staffing plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Contribute to proposal development and business growth efforts.
- Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
- Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
