Project Manager I - Transportation Engineering Design
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Job Description
Michael Baker International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Eastern PA operation and provide engineering design services on a variety of transportation projects including highways, bridges, trails and greenways among others. You will leverage your engineering knowledge and skills to assist in the preparation of engineering studies, design plans, construction documents, reports, supporting documentation and calculations. More experienced applicants will quickly have the opportunity to be task managers and project manager on small to mid-size projects.
The successful candidate will become part of Michael Baker International's Transportation Department which includes highway, bridge, bicycle/pedestrian designers, community planners and traffic engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, technical reports and drawings for highway/bridge projects for a variety of clients
On some days, you will make field visits to project sites to investigate, record, and photograph local conditions.
Work closely with senior engineers to complete design and/or analysis of roadways, bridges, trails, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure
Prepare quantity calculations and construction cost estimates
Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction and right-of-way plan set preparation
Research/investigate solutions and report findings
Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling transportation project contract documents
You will also assist with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.
Assist with proposal for new projects
Coordinate with clients and attend project meetings
Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school
10 years of related highway engineering experience, under a registered professional
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of CADD software; experience with Bentley MicroStation and InRoads V8i Select Series 4 / Open Roads is a plus
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred. Professional Engineer license a plus
Experience working on PennDOT, County, municipality or city projects is a plus
Preferred project experience and/or coursework including: transportation engineering, highway/bridge engineering, bicycle/pedestrian design, water resources/stormwater design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills
Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
About the Team
HIGHWAY/TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
A safe and efficient transportation system is critical to providing access and connections for people and goods to spur economic growth and improve quality of life for users. The highway and roadway system is a crucial part of that transportation system and is at the heart of services Michael Baker provides to our clients and partners. We work with entities to enhance and maintain roadways across the country to serve all modes of transportation. For nearly 80 years, we have helped to shape America's highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout.