Department Manager - Transportation

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.

What We're Looking For:

As a Department Manager - Transportation, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with local clients, as well as determining direction and leading market awareness through involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards.

This position may be based in Austin/Round Rock or San Antonio, Texas, supporting Michael Baker International's growing Transportation practice across Central and South Texas.

The Department Manager - Transportation will work closely with the Office Executive and other local staff in the development of targeted client service action plans for TxDOT, counties, and cities.

You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International.

In addition to being responsible for successful contracting and project execution, the Transportation Department Manager will lead and participate in developing pursuits and strategic positioning for major transportation project opportunities, including alternative delivery projects.

What You'll Do:



* The Department Manager - Transportation will be responsible for the growth and success of the Transportation Practices for the San Antonio office.


* Leading and growing a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for TxDOT and other local clients in Texas.


* The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives.

They will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.


* Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules.


* Provide strategic planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients' organization.


* Additionally, the Department Manager will lead proposal strategies, content, etc.

and participate in the business development process to win work as well as they will be a visible and an active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.

What You Need to Succeed:



* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineerin...