Senior Project Manager III - Bridge & Structural Design at Michael Baker International in Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .
BRIDGE PRACTICE
Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. The selected candidate will perform technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted statewide clients.

• On most days, you will collaborate with the Regional Bridge Practice Lead, as well as structural engineering managers from other Michael Baker offices around the country, and will be part of a dynamic team responsible for expanding the bridge & structural engineering practice currently servicing state, county, and municipal clients.
  
  
• On some days you will prepare technical and cost proposals to win work.
  
  
• Some evenings will be spent at professional society meetings; where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
  
  
• On most days, you will be managing staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments; creating and monitoring department budgets; providing leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations; resolving personnel issues such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning.
  
  
• You will also manage bridge-engineering projects for a diverse group of clientele.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree and 15 years of progressive structural related design experience. 5 years of project and staff management experience is also required. * Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with New Jersey DOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York State and NYC DOT design standards *.
  
  
• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
  
  
• Oversee structural details and construction plans in Microstation or AutoCAD.
  
  
• New Jersey and New York P.E. or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
  
  
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
  
  
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal, and the ability to prepare professional, well-written proposals, reports and engineering project documents are essential to long-term success in this role.
  
  
• Quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the client standards relevant to your projects.
  
  
• Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of technical software used in bridge and structural engineering.
  
  
• Client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex bridge projects, with an emphasis on experience and knowledge of sturctural infrastructures.
  
  
• Desire to lead proposal efforts while leveraging established client and industry relationships to win work.
  
  

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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