Department Manager - Bridge

Job Description

Bridge Practice Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.  Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number six by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.What We're Looking For:Michael Baker International is seeking a Department Manager - Bridge to lead and grow our Ohio bridge practice. This role combines technical leadership, client development, and team management, with a focus on delivering impactful bridge and transportation projects for ODOT and local agencies across the state.What You'll Do:

• Lead and grow a team delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ODOT, counties, municipalities, and key transportation clients.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Drive business development efforts, lead strategic pursuits, and help win major bridge and transportation projects.
• Mentor staff, support career development, and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Represent Michael Baker within Ohio's transportation industry and professional organizations.

What You Need to Succeed: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Experience working with ODOT and Ohio public-sector clients.
• PE license in Ohio (or ability to obtain).
• Proven leadership, project delivery, and business development experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Established Ohio transportation industry relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Alternative delivery (Design-Build) experience.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.
• Track record of winning pursuits and growing client accounts.

Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $195,000 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.Why Choose Us:

• 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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.