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 Seven 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
Michael Baker is currently looking to grow and enhance our Bridge practice and we are seeking a motivated and dynamic Technical Manager to be a part of our Wisconsin Transportation Team. The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of the department manager and focus on delivering transportation projects for wide variety of clients including WisDOT and other state DOTs along with Local Agencies. This position is based in Milwaukee or Madison, WI and we offer flexible hybrid work depending on client requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks
- Be aware of all projects with structure involvement in the office. Offer technical assistance as needed to ensure the success of projects and guidance when challenges arise
- Lead technical discussions with clients
- Serve as a technical lead on projects both locally and at a regional and national level
- Responsible for production and project oversight of a designated team
- Responsible for performing and overseeing advanced technical analyses
- Lead multiple teams and / or large projects, overseeing the work, mentoring, and developing staff to promote career development
- Drive growth of key technical areas by leading and contributing to proposals and proactively establishing, building, and maintaining client relationships
- Have a broad understanding of structural design, including inter-discipline knowledge to guide and communicate on large-scale projects
- Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for proposals
- Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.
- Participate in internal and external professional development activities
- Direct, coordinate, and review work performed by internal staff and subconsultant design teams
- Work with a team of engineers and planners to develop strategies and teaming arrangements to pursue projects
- Assist in developing pursuit capture plans and short list presentations
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree with 10-20 years of bridge related design experience. Masters degree or higher is preferred.A Wisconsin . or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Having a PE or SE registration in other states is a plus.10 + years of progressively responsible experience working on bridge design projectsFamiliarity with AASHTO LRFD bridge design; AISC, ACI and other North American design codesExperience with Alternative delivery methods is preferredDemonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex transportation structures, with an emphasis on experience and knowledge of the design, analysis, inspection and maintenance of highway and railroad bridgesExperience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, and knowledge of staged construction analysisExperience with load rating and structural analysis software such as BrR, Midas and / or LARSADemonstrated experience in the management of transportation projects and programs with a successful history of delivery from both a technical and financial perspectiveKnowledge of work related to delivering a bridge project for WisDOT, and other Local Agencies.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related programsExcellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and techniciansStrong leadership, project management skills and the ability to work in a team environmentAbility to mentor engineering staffStrong client relationships and the ability to participate in business development and proposal preparationCOMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $102,478- $236,362 per year. 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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