Iowa Transportation Lead

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.

In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Iowa Transportation Lead work REMOTELY and based in Iowa.

This highly visible leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of critical infrastructure while being responsible for growing existing service lines such as Bridges as well as growing new service lines such as (but not limited to) Highways, Municipal, Traffic/ITS, and Construction Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a growth strategy for Iowa transportation services in collaboration with regional leadership.


* Client Engagement: Cultivate and expand relationships with Iowa transportation agencies and local municipalities.


* Business Development: Lead pursuits for major transportation projects, including design-build and public-private partnerships.

Oversee proposal development, interviews, fee negotiations, and project delivery strategies.


* Project Oversight: Provide oversight on complex transportation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.


* Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions and expand service offerings.


* Team Building & Mentorship: Recruit top talent, mentor staff, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Support career development and staff engagement.


* Industry Leadership: Represent Michael Baker in professional organizations such as WTS, APWA, ASCE, and ACEC.

Pursue leadership roles to enhance visibility and influence.


* Innovation & Vision: Champion innovation in transportation planning and design, including smart mobility, ITS, and sustainable infrastructure.


* Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Chicago Parent Office Leadership and Great Lakes Regional Practice Leads to align staff assignments, mentorship, and quality of deliverables.


* Community & Political Engagement: Cultivate strategic connections with elected officials, industry leaders, and partner firms to support business development.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field


* Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required.


* 20+ years of highway and/or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility (or similar type of experience)


* Iowa DOT and/or other local client experience is a must


* Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills


* Excellent written and verbal communic...