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 an experienced Highway Project Manager for our Madison or Milwaukee office to be a part of our growing Wisconsin Transportation Team.

As the Roadway Project Manager, you will provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation and public works projects throughout Wisconsin and may support projects in other states.

You should have a working knowledge of Civil 3D to effectively perform the tasks noted above, experience with MicroStation, Openroads, or Geopak are a plus.

For this position, the ideal background would possess expertise in delivering WisDOT and municipal / public works infrastructure projects, as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with key client decision makers.

This person should also be able to identify, track, and position for future project opportunities and keep ahead of upcoming project advertisements.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Leading design and plan production for conventional design-bid-build and/or design-build highway projects


* Managing direct reports


* Working with a team of engineers and planners to develop strategies and teaming arrangements to pursue projects


* Reviewing the work of other professionals, including QA/QC of plans and specifications, mentoring, training and growing staff in the performance of job duties


* Having a broad understanding of roadway design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, traffic-related items, and highway planning


* Understanding and having design experience with complete streets best practices, bike facilities, and pedestrian facilities is beneficial

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field


* Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain a WI PE license within four months of hire


* 10 or more years of experience working on roadway design projects (WisDOT projects preferred)


* Demonstrated success in the delivery of transportation projects and programs


* Software proficiency- roadway design software (MicroStation & AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office


* Working experience with WisDOT


* Working experience with local municipalities


* Excellent analytical skills


* Strong written/verbal communication skills


* Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation


* Relationships with WisDOT particularly in the Southwest Region given preference...