Highway Project Manager

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 a Project Manager - Highway to join our Highway Department in Iowa.

The candidate should have experience in design, modeling, and plan production for Iowa DOT projects.

The Project Manager will oversee engineering design and ensure transportation and public works projects are delivered successfully across Iowa.

This role also includes leading and mentoring project teams in design and plan preparation for roadway and highway projects, municipalities, and counties.

With limited supervision from the Department Manager, the Project Manager will coordinate activities of designated projects to meet goals or objectives within set time frames and budgetary constraints.

The Project Manager will build and maintain relationships with key client decision makers, monitoring upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients' organization.

The Project Manager should support projects in other states, and multi-state licensure is recommended.

A working knowledge of MicroStation/Openroads is required to perform the tasks mentioned.

This position is based in Iowa, with a flexible hybrid work schedule, subject to supervisor approval and client requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Reviews project proposals or plans to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.


* Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.


* Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.


* Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; Manages the resources of the project.


* Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.


* Perform analysis of project management development and success to align with company goals and strategies.


* Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.


* Prepares project reports for management, client, or others, and performs cost management analysis.


* Develops and maintains client engagement to ensure satisfaction.


* May influence clients into winning work (new work added) for future projects.


* Confers with project perso...