Operations and Project Lead, Rail Bridge

Michael Baker International, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations and Project Lead for Rail Bridges, where your expertise will drive project excellence and operational leadership. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with industry leaders, manage client expectations, and oversee a talented team. Your contributions will directly impact the growth of the Rail Bridge Practice, ensuring innovative solutions and timely project delivery. With a commitment to fostering relationships and promoting sustainability, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the rail and transit sector while enjoying a flexible remote or hybrid work environment.

Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Professional Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 10+ years of design and analysis experience for rail bridges.

Responsibilities

• Manage client program coordination and project deliverable schedules.
• Lead project execution and delivery standardization efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Client Coordination

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Operations and Project Lead, Rail Bridge

United States and 1 more (Remote)

Job Description

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Rail Operations Lead in a full-time REMOTE or HYBRID work environment, Michael Baker International is seeking a talentedOperations and Project Lead, Rail Bridge to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice.

The Operations and Project Lead for Rail Bridges (OPL) is responsible for providing operational leadership and project excellence oversight for the rail bridge group working in conjunction with the Director of Rail Bridges and the Bridge Technical Lead. The OPL will provide leadership for the continued growth of the Rail Bridge Practice. In this role, you will be expected to meet regularly with the Director of Rail Bridges to identify the needs of the Practice, implement the project standardization objectives, manage client expectations for project execution, manage staffing workload and development, and discuss progress on various initiatives. You will also work closely with the Director of Rail Bridges and Freight Rail Market Leaders to align the initiatives with the company’s priorities.

We are a community built on our employees' relationships, and the OPL should actively engage to build and foster personal relationships with the staff. As part of this, you will remain in communications with the Director of Rail Bridges and other staff assisting with rail projects for each office. You will strive to be a point of contact for project execution and project excellence for any rail bridge project. The OPL will have intimate awareness of Bridge resources and maintain an expansive network throughout the company, and you will be expected to work hand-in-hand with project managers to make sure project issue resolution is in the best interest of the company and our clients.

The preferred candidate will have industry recognized engagement, participating on AREMA committee(s) and/or other national technical committees with demonstrated experience leading a team for multiple rail bridge replacement projects, complex project delivery, and a demonstrated mastery of delivering rail projects.

The OPL’s primary focus is driving project and operational excellence by:

• Managing regular client program coordination
• Managing program and project deliverable schedules to ensure timely issuance of project commitments
• Managing Rail Bridge staff workload projections and utilization
• Project management and delivery of key Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement projects.
• Leading the project execution and project delivery standardization efforts
• Leading a bi-weekly project status meeting with Project Managers
• Implementation and adherence to management of change practices for full client portfolios
• Overseeing proposal development and delivery for timely responses to RFPs
• Promoting and modeling the Michael Baker Way for project delivery
• Focusing on succession planning and training for staff to promote group growth
• Participating in hiring decisions
• Assists with proposal development
• Strong communication skills demonstrated within a remote group

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• 4-year degree (Bachelor of Science) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• PE License required
• Member of AREMA in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of design and analysis experience for rail bridges
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in Rail Bridge projects
• Minimum 5 years of staff management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering
• SE Licensure
• Comprehensive understanding of project management tools (Microsoft Project, etc)
• Extensive experience with Class I Railroads

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,977- $181,854 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:

• 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

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 Affirmative Action/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. *It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 308149
• Posting Date 04/07/2025, 11:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1111 Superior Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US (Remote)