Civil Design Project Manager

Michael Baker International; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Design Project Manager, where you will lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires you to engage with clients, manage complex projects, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to quality standards. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on community development. This established firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your expertise and contributions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of design and project management experience.
• Proven success managing complex projects.
• Ability to conceptualize and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client engagement to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare the Project Management Plan (PMP) and assign duties.
• Monitor project financials to ensure appropriate controls.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

MicroStation

Job description

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING 3 DAYS IN THE MOON TOWNSHIP, PA OFFICE

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets our client's requirements and expectations.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining client engagement with both internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction
• Reviewing project proposals to determine scope, schedule, job hour estimates, procedures for accomplishing the project, and staffing requirements for various phases of the project
• Preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP), including documenting the work plan, quality plan, and identifying staffing requirements for each phase of the project
• Conferring with project staff to review the PMP, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Managing the resources of the project, including arranging for the recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Developing/implementing project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices
• Being a player-coach for the project team to lead project staff while still participating in the design process where needed
• Assigning tasks to design personnel, providing technical guidance, resolving problems, and reviewing completed assignments for accuracy
• Directing and coordinating activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Ensuring staff are using correct methods of project design and execution and maintain control of project deliverables and deadlines
• Participating in design and quality reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations
• Regularly interfacing with other departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers to support production deliverables and to resolve conflicting priorities
• Monitoring and controlling project financials to ensure appropriate level of project controls and reporting is in place throughout the life of the project
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the project with our clients, both internal and external
• Assisting in the development and active mentoring of staff
• Reading, understanding, creating, and interpreting orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs
• Enforcing adherence to quality standards through adherence to departmental policies on project and quality management

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 10-15 years of design and project management experience
• Proven success managing complex projects
• Pennsylvania PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to conceptualize and think creatively
• Ability to apply effective use of project contingencies, both budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams across multiple practices and/or offices and with several subconsultants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish clear lines of communication within the project team and with the client for free flow of information
• Demonstrated ability to properly address and manage change
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiations, and decision making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD/Civil 3D; familiarity with MicroStation is a plus
• Prior experience with land development, local/state project permitting, and abandoned mine lands/mine permitting is preferred

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $104,980 - $163,949 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.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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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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 80 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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Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each design deliverabl e meets our client's requirements and expectations.