Civil Engineering Project Manager - Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker Intl.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Highway/Roadway Design in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and mentor within a collaborative team, focusing on innovative roadway design and project management. You will be at the forefront of shaping safe and efficient transportation infrastructure, engaging with various stakeholders and managing complex projects. The firm values teamwork and offers extensive training and career development opportunities, making it an ideal environment for growth. If you have a passion for civil engineering and a desire to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of highway design experience with agencies like NYSDOT and NJDOT.
• Professional Engineering license in NY is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of highway construction drawings.
• Prepare project bid documents including plans and cost estimates.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and ensure timely document preparation.

Skills

Highway Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Geometric Design

Technical Proposal Contributions

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/InRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

3D Modeling Software

Job description

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Highway/Roadway Design for our New York office who is eager to support our Highway Design group and continue growing their career with our firm. The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for candidates that specialize in the design of roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with agencies, such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NJTA, and/or PANYNJ is preferred.

Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice, and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers, and office leaders. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on traditional projects, design-build, and municipal projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage in multiple career paths including project management, technical management, department, and office leadership. We offer training opportunities both locally and nationally, including an online Leadership Institute which provides guidance for team members to develop their soft skills for career and leadership growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on a team of engineers with design and production of highway construction drawings.
• Perform and/or review project bid documents, including preparation of plans, cost estimates, and specifications. Specific civil engineering tasks include horizontal and vertical geometric design, 3D corridor modeling, preparation of design calculations, quantity calculations, construction specifications, and preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Hold responsibilities of a Task Lead and communicate with the Project Managers on key issues and project progress.
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Occasionally visit work site(s) and report findings to other experienced engineers and/or project managers.
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues, holds, and attends meetings.
• Define the scope of work and staff-hour requirements for client proposals.
• Assist project managers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met.
• Assist in technical aspects of proposal production.
• Ensure work efforts for assigned tasks fall within established budgets.
• Mentor technicians and less experienced engineers and engineers-in-training to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation.
• Maintain knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with Contract Plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of related highway design experience for transportation clients; NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NJTA, and/or PANYNJ.
• Working knowledge of federal and local design standards including but not limited to AASHTO Design Guidelines for Highway and Streets, FHWA MUTCD, NYS DOT, NYC DDC, and NYC DOT.
• Professional Engineering license in NY. NJ license a plus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal are essential to long-term success in this role.
• Quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures, and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
• Group leadership for multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience with 3D modeling, Bentley InRoads (and/or OpenRoads).
• Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation/InRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D required.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $165,000 to $190,000. 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.