Michael Baker International
Director of Transportation Engineering
Michael Baker International, Trenton, NJ
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Director of Transportation - Engineering for our New Jersey offices. This is an incredible opportunity for a leader who will be responsible for managing and leading the growth of a well-established transportation infrastructure practice in NJ. You will have an opportunity to take an already successful practice to even greater success in a growing transportation infrastructure market. This role collaborates frequently with Office Executives and Department Management staff to provide oversight of the various transportation departments including Traffic & ITS, Electric in support of public transportation and toll agencies throughout NJ and the tri-state area and serve as part of a dynamic leadership team responsible for expanding Michael Baker International's practices currently servicing state, county and municipal clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. 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.
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.
We are currently seeking a Director of Transportation - Engineering for our New Jersey offices. This is an incredible opportunity for a leader who will be responsible for managing and leading the growth of a well-established transportation infrastructure practice in NJ. You will have an opportunity to take an already successful practice to even greater success in a growing transportation infrastructure market. This role collaborates frequently with Office Executives and Department Management staff to provide oversight of the various transportation departments including Traffic & ITS, Electric in support of public transportation and toll agencies throughout NJ and the tri-state area and serve as part of a dynamic leadership team responsible for expanding Michael Baker International's practices currently servicing state, county and municipal clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position will facilitate the ongoing growth of MBI's New Jersey transportation business, by performing client outreach and providing direction on major transportation pursuits and industry expertise to our clients.
- Oversee staff and business growth creating and monitoring department budgets; financial management, client relations.
- Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff with performance feedback, resolving issues and developing succession planning.
- Some evenings will be spent at professional society meetings; where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
- Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation's most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 25+ years of progressive transportation engineering related design experience. 15+ years of project and staff management experience for design/construction projects for NJ transportation agenciesacross a spectrum of transportation modes.
- New Jersey P.E.
- Leverage existing relationships/experience working with NJ agencies at the executive level.
- Understanding of state capital funding and operating budgets, the funding process and how its allocated.
- Demonstrated strategic planning for long term business plans, including measure goals to achieve engagement, capture planning and leadership of strategic pursuits.
- Technical excellence with the development of major transportation proposals and pursuits. Strong written and verbal skills, with exceptional presentation leadership skills are required.
- Knowledge of financial aspects of the engineering business, demonstrated new work added and measured goals to achieve.
- Progressive demonstrated experience with design bid build; solid client engagement experience related to direct meetings, strategy projects and industry associations.
- Attract and recruit high end talent to the organization with the ability to retain, develop, and promote.
- Self-motivated with solid business experience and understanding of cross selling and multi model transportation including highway, bridges, aviation, rail, and transit.
- MS Office Suite
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
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. 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.
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.