Department Manager - Transportation

Michael Baker International•San Antonio, TX

5d•$124,446 - $194,383

About The Position

As a Department Manager – Transportation, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with local clients, as well as determining direction and leading market awareness through involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards. This position may be based in Austin/Round Rock or San Antonio, Texas, supporting Michael Baker International’s growing Transportation practice across Central and South Texas. The Department Manager - Transportation will work closely with the Office Executive and other local staff in the development of targeted client service action plans for TxDOT, counties, and cities. You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International. In addition to being responsible for successful contracting and project execution, the Transportation Department Manager will lead and participate in developing pursuits and strategic positioning for major transportation project opportunities, including alternative delivery projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
15+ years of interstate, highway, or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
10+ years in a supervisory role.
Direct relationships and contacts with TxDOT, regional authorities, and municipal clients
Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required.
Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a drive for quality product and financial excellence.
Proven track record of leading winning proposals.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.
Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Responsible for the growth and success of the Transportation Practices for the San Antonio office.
Leading and growing a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for TxDOT and other local clients in Texas.
Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives. They will lead, 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.
Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules.
Provide strategic planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization.
Lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as they will be a visible and an active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.