JOB DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges.

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

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. This position offers the opportunity to live and work in the great weather, mountains and outdoor playground of Colorado and be an integral part of the Lakewood Michael Baker team.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Transportation Leader/Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation group in Lakewood, CO. The right candidate will provide strong leadership to a team of engineers and designers on transportation projects; satisfy project and customer requirements, technical standards and adherence to quality standards, procedures, and protocols; and provide technical support, mentoring and development of junior professional staff. In this role, the Transportation Leader will:

• Be responsible for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with regional Michael Baker International staff and local office leadership.
• Continually bring in new work and increase backlog while managing client relationships and guiding the application of Michael Baker services within the transportation practice to best serve the interests of the client and Michael Baker.
• Oversee design and plan production for conventional design-bid-build and design-build highway projects.
• Review the work of other professionals – this includes QA/QC, mentoring, training, and growing staff in the performance of job duties.
• Have a broad understanding of all elements of the design of highway transportation facilities, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures, and traffic related items.
• Coordinate with other Project Managers to balance workload and staffing needs.
• Determine direction and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!
  

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years in Roadway/Highway Engineering
• 5+ years of Project Management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Excellent external and internal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong engineering judgment and a solid background in transportation
• Contacts and experience with CDOT, City and County of Denver, and other local and regional municipalities and transit agencies
• Experience with Intermountain West DOTs and transportation/infrastructure agencies highly desired
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $128,000-$212,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits