Regional Technical Manager - Traffic Engineering (Design) (Finance)

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

The Traffic Engineering Regional Technical Manager for Design will contribute to technical excellence by supporting the Great Lakes Regional Transportation Practice Leader and collaborating with regional traffic engineering and management staff throughout all project phases, from project pursuit efforts to project development phases and final delivery, to create effective, innovative designs and grow the geographic footprint and competency of our traffic engineering design services. Areas of focus beyond managing and leading traffic design tasks include providing technical expertise, leadership, and guidance of our most technically complex transportation projects, providing technical leadership in business development activities, and mentoring less experienced traffic engineers. The Regional Technical Manager exhibits advanced technical skills in one or more areas of traffic engineering and will build and maintain a professional profile and reputation within the industry. The role necessitates a combination of technical and communication skills that can be utilized throughout the Region. Additionally, it requires the capacity to interact with staff, leveraging your subject matter expertise to promote technological progress within the regional transportation team. The Traffic Engineering Regional Technical Manager - Design will work closely with, and report to, the Regional Transportation Practice Leader to prioritize individual responsibilities within this framework and promote collaborative excellence in all of Michael Baker's traffic engineering services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Technical Manager, Lead and/or Advisor for regional projects of significance.
• Provide technical leadership on complex and/or strategic projects across the region, including development of engineering methodology, design criteria and value engineering.
• Assist with preparation of scope of work and fee proposals on complex projects.
• Assist Department Managers, Office Executives, and Regional Practice Leads on major pursuits including lending technical credibility/expertise to the pursuit team.
• Perform traffic operations analyses and prepare design deliverables with a high degree of quality that is consistent with contractual scope, schedule, and fee.
• Oversee development of traffic plan details and construction plans using a variety of industry standard software packages.
• Collaborate with Department Managers and Project Managers regarding technical resources for project staffing assignments and execution of complex technical tasks.
• Serve as a key technical resource interfacing with project clients.
• Monitor QA/QC procedures and client requirements for Quality in coordination with the appropriate members of a project's quality assurance team.
• Help develop technical execution and quality work standards, tools and Best Practices across the Great Lakes Region and facilitate implementation of practice improvement.
• Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships across Michael Baker offices, regions, and external organizations to advance technical excellence and quality within and across regions.
• Support growth within new markets for traffic engineering services, while also expanding services within current markets.
• Provide technical leadership in the specialty subject area of traffic engineering. Serve in a position of leadership for technical working groups.
• Provide leadership and direction by coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff on issues such as development of technical skills, scope and budget management, and quality assurance.
• Stay knowledgeable of industry trends, best practices, standards, and specifications,
• Maintain awareness of technical developments and develop a professional profile and reputation through presentations at relevant conferences/meetings.
• Actively participate in internal and external professional development activities such as technical committees for trade organizations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15+ years of traffic engineering related design including 5+ years of technical management experience is required. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with complex Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, Traffic Signal, and Signing and Pavement Markings design and have experience with multiple discipline projects.
• Must possess a valid Professional Engineering License with the ability to receive reciprocity in all of the following states (PA, WV, OH, KY, MI, MN, WI, IL, IA, and IN).
• Prior experience as Traffic Task Lead on design build projects is desired.
• Have the skills to perform quality control oversight responsibilities. This includes an understanding of prevailing technical design and constructability requirements along with risk management skills needed to provide quality reviews.
• Solid communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to leverage existing connections and client relationships to help identify and/or win new traffic engineering work.
• Ability to effectively network and influence the traffic engineering industry.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to adhering to scope, schedules and budgets.
• Ability to effectively work in a primarily teleworking environment with teams throughout the region.
• Strong background in ownership, initiative and dedication to high quality engineering services.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $131,634 to $205,597. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an 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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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

The Traffic Engineering Regional Technical Manager for Design will contribute to technical excellence by supporting the Great Lakes Regional Transportation Practice Leader and collaborating with regional traffic engineering and management staff throughout all project phases, from project pursuit efforts to project development phases and final delivery, to create effective, innovative designs and grow the geographic footprint and competency of our traffic engineering design services. Areas of focus beyond managing and leading traffic design tasks include providing technical expertise, leadership, and guidance of our most technically complex transportation projects, providing technical leadership in business development activities, and mentoring less experienced traffic engineers.