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Michael Baker International

Civil Project Manager, Transportation Municipal Engineering

Michael Baker International, Palm Desert, CA


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

As part of our Southern California Engineering Team, The Project Manager will primarily provide support for the planning, design, and construction of a variety of public works and transportation engineering projects in the Coachella Valley. You will build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients and sub consultants. In addition, our Palm Desert, CA office is seeking to expand our public works/transportation engineering presence and you will be a key part of that growth by assisting in developing transportation related project proposals and leading transportation projects.
  • Immediately, you will begin to work closely with municipal clients and assist them with development plan review, approval, and implementation.
  • Beyond the work for municipal clients, the majority of your focus would be leading and/or contributing to the design effort on one or more projects.
  • Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, specifications, reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Assist in the development of cost estimates.
  • Assist with defining scope of work and labor requirements.
  • Assist in proposal production and in implementing marketing initiatives.
  • Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to acquire permits.
  • Travel occasionally, as required.
  • Interact with highly skilled, motivated, and creative team members including engineers, planner, and others.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years' experience
  • Demonstrated ability in civil roadway, transportation and municipal design.
  • Be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.
  • Professional Engineer in the State of California
  • Knowledge of Caltrans design and project development requirements is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$172,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based upon corporate and individual performance

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off

Workplace Flexibility: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

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.