Job DescriptionTransportation Practice What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Roadway Department Manager to oversee our established Tallahassee Transportation group. As Transportation Department Manager, you will help develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with clients throughout North Florida with a priority focus on FDOT District 3, as well as help determine market awareness including project pursuits, individual and team involvement in professional associations, technical articles, and conferences. Working directly with the Tallahassee Office Executive, this position will work closely with other Department Managers, office leaders, and other local staff throughout Florida in the development of targeted client service action plans for FDOT, counties, and cities. You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International's Southern Region and beyond. In addition to being responsible for successful project execution, the Transportation Department Manager will lead and participate in developing pursuits and strategic positioning for major Transportation project opportunities.
What You'll Do: - Responsible for the day-to-day success of the Transportation Group for the Tallahassee office.
- Lead and help grow a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, traffic, and interstate improvement projects for FDOT and other local clients in North Florida.
- Monitor or provide oversight in the delivery of projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives. 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.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and development to existing group members as a priority.
- Provide strategic practice planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients' organization.
- Help lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as be a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.
What You Need to Succeed: - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
- 12+ years of highway, roadway, drainage, traffic, or structural design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- 5+ years in a supervisory role and a history of demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
- Existing relationships and contacts with FDOT District 3, regional MPO's and municipal clients is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a strong drive for quality deliverables and financial excellence.
- Proven track record of leading winning proposals is a plus.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.
- Ability to travel up to 20%, primarily within the North Florida region for client visits, field reviews, and conferences.
Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $118,231 to $205,000. 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.
Why Choose Us: - Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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