Senior Rail Track Engineer/ Project Manager

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International Greater DC/MD operation has seen significant growth over the course of the last few years.

Additionally, Michael Baker continues to expand its growing national track design practice.

To enable continued growth both locally and nationally, Michael Baker's Baltimore, MD or Washington DC office seeks a Senior Rail Track Project Manager who will be focused on executing technical work, mentoring junior staff, and fostering growth of the Track Department.

In this dynamic role, you will serve as a Sr.

Rail Track Project Manager and Client Lead, supporting our current and future projects with your project management expertise and business development skills.

You will utilize your established relationships with rail and transit agencies within Maryland or Washington D.C., acting as the main liaison with local rail and transit agencies/authorities.

Additionally, you will drive local project and pursuits for WMATA, MTA, Amtrak and Class I Railroads, with support from our strong and successful national Rail & Transit team.

Our current portfolio of major rail projects includes the Howard Street Tunnel Program for CSX in Baltimore, Transforming Rail in Virginia for CSX, and Replacement of Susquehanna River Bridge in Maryland for AMTRAK.

You will be an integral part of the team driving these major infrastructure projects, while playing a major role in expanding our growing portfolio.

We are looking for a leader who will participate in the office leadership team while also collaborating with their counterparts nationwide to deliver high quality engineering services.

You will be directly involved in developing and implementing business strategies, working with project teams, and helping to win work and expand our project portfolio and client base.

Relocation assistance may be considered for candidates not located within a reasonable driving distance from the DMV area.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Manage multi-discipline railway planning or design projects, ensuring projects progress on schedule and within budget.


* Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for project pursuits.


* Complete monthly project management duties, including invoicing and status reporting.


* Coordinate project activities to ensure project's progression stays on schedule and within prescribed budget.


* Attend project meetings with client representatives as needed for project delivery, either onsite or virtually.


* Coordinate regularly with the client project manager.


* Reviews of project designs and contract plans for conformance with design criteria, client technical requirements, and to ensure quality deliverables.


* Obtain all required railroad safety certifications and support safety initiatives.


* Occasional travel may be required.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT


* Act as the main point of contact with local rail agencies/authorities and support the national Rail & Transit team wi...