Transportation Planning Practice Leader - Florida

Michael Baker International•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International, a firm recognized for its transportation planning expertise, is seeking a Transportation Planning Practice Leader to drive the growth and diversification of its multimodal and transportation planning services across Florida. This leadership role involves working with federal, state, and local governments, as well as transportation agencies, to develop innovative transportation solutions and enhance mobility and resiliency. The Practice Leader will collaborate with a diverse team of planners, engineers, urban designers, and environmental scientists on various planning projects, utilizing their expertise in corridor planning studies, technical reports, and preliminary engineering plans. The position also involves working closely with the Business Development team on strategic pursuits, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with 15+ years of transportation planning experience.
Knowledge of multimodal transportation planning, alternatives analysis, traffic studies, and preliminary (schematic) engineering.
Extensive experience leading corridor planning studies for existing and future transportation facilities.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders.
Proven leadership ability and success developing business opportunities with existing and prospective clients, particularly within the Florida transportation market.
Established relationships with FDOT, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), regional transportation authorities, and municipal clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida and/or AICP Certification preferred.
FDOT prequalification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with office and regional leadership to expand Michael Baker’s transportation planning practice with a primary focus on Florida clients, while remaining engaged across the broader Southern Region.
Consult with clients to identify transportation needs and determine the scope of studies and investigations required to develop solutions.
Advise clients and engineering teams on conceptual alternatives and planning approaches, recommending effective solutions.
Ensure project approaches and deliverables align with applicable regulatory requirements and planning standards.
Conduct research and prepare technical planning reports and studies.
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Perform a moderate level of travel throughout Florida and the Southern Region.
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
Actively participate in professional organizations and pursue leadership opportunities on boards and committees.
Identify and pursue business development opportunities that address industry challenges, strengthen Michael Baker’s presence in Florida, and expand our transportation planning services.
Lead proposal efforts, interviews, fee development, and contract negotiations for key pursuits.
Build strong relationships with managers and technical leaders across the Southern Region and throughout Michael Baker.
Recruit, mentor, and develop talented professionals to support practice growth.
Collaborate with Florida office representatives and Regional Leadership regarding staffing, workshare, mentorship, business pursuits, and quality assurance.