Roadway Department Manager

Job Description

  DESCRIPTIONAs a Roadway Department Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with local clients as well as determining direction and leading market awareness to include involvement in professional associations and conferences. The Roadway Department Manager will work closely with the Transportation Department Manager, Office Executive and other local staff in the development of highway plans for ARDOT, counties, and cities. You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments within Michael Baker International and be responsible for successful contracting and project execution. RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Roadway Department Manager will be responsible for the growth and success of the Roadway Department for the Little Rock 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 ARDOT and other local clients in Arkansas.
• The successful candidate will 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.
• Additionally, the Department Manager will help with proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as be a visible and an active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arkansas.
• 10+ years of interstate, highway, or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing,  presentation, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a drive for quality product and financial excellence.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.

 COMPENSATIONThe approximate compensation range for this position is $90,848 to $135,123.  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.#LI-JR1

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

HIGHWAY/TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
A safe and efficient transportation system is critical to providing access and connections for people and goods to spur economic growth and improve quality of life for users. The highway and roadway system  is  a crucial part of that transportation system and is at the heart of services Michael Baker provides to our clients and partners. We work with entities to enhance and maintain roadways across the country to serve all modes of transportation. For nearly 80 years, we have helped to shape America’s highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout.