Design Build Manager

Michael Baker Intl.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Build Manager to lead complex transportation projects across the nation. This role offers the opportunity to manage large teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery while overseeing all aspects of project performance. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in transportation design and project management, along with a strong financial acumen. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, while providing the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive transportation design experience.
• 8+ years as Project/Design Manager for large design-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of design and construction support services.
• Ensure project compliance with contract agreements and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Financial Management

Team Building

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

DESCRIPTION

As part of our Design Build delivery team, the Design Build Manager will be a national resource that is a strong project management professional for our Design Build group. The Design Build Manager will be responsible for the quality of civil engineering work performed, client service, utilization of staff, contract management and project profitability for design-build projects. The Design Build Manager will be accountable for staffing, budgeting, and ultimate project performance working under lump sum contracts directly contracted to a design-build contractor. This position can be based anywhere in the United States. Open to remote or hybrid work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The single point of responsibility managing all aspects of the design, overseeing technical preparation of design services and construction support services, including all aspects of contractual obligations from design, quality management, and change management.
• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of the project including scope, schedule, budget, quality, staffing, etc.
• Assures the project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises rigid cost control to implement the design within established budget
• Develops and mentors less experienced staff
• While not engaged in an active project, this position will engage in proposals and sales activities, represent MBI at industry events, and provide internal mentorship.

The Design Build Manager will direct and coordinate the activities of discipline and segment leads, who may be located across the U.S., to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget. May oversee teams of more than 100 engineers depending on project size.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive transportation design experience
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in the role of Project/Design Manager for transportation design-build projects, preferably larger than $500M
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Demonstrated Quality Control / Quality Assurance experience
• Demonstrated team building and verbal/oral skills
• Impeccable financial management abilities
• Able to foster collaboration between technical and management teams working from other locations
• Computer literate
• Ability and willingness for extensive travel for work when needed
• Well-developed communications skills with ability to clearly and concisely express project issues and analysis as it pertains to business and technical concerns to executive management, commercial and finance colleagues, technical colleagues and peers.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues
• Experience working on large DOT projects a plus

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $155,521 to $269,422. 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