Transportation Project Manager

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL IN ALASKA

Michael Baker International’s first office in Alaska opened in 1942. Since then, we have played a key role in some of Alaska’s most renowned infrastructure projects, including groundbreaking projects on the North Slope and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. We continue to focus on cold regions engineering—pipelines, transportation, civil, architecture, hydrology, and geotechnical, and specialty professional services, permitting and regulatory compliance, and GIS and LiDAR mapping. We have offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks and constantly network with our lower-48 colleagues, providing workshare opportunities across the company and leveraging our extensive skills sets to grow in Alaska.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is expanding its footprint in Alaska and is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help grow our transportation design practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, client-focused leader who thrives on delivering high-quality design solutions and building strong relationships.

You’ll play a key role in developing civil design projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in roadway, bridge, rail, aviation, environmental, planning, and public involvement. Our transportation team also works closely with pipeline, facility, and water resources engineers, offering a rich and diverse project environment.

While this role is centered on Alaska-based clients and projects, you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to impactful work across our offices nationwide. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to connect with you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management: develop and maintain scope, schedule and budgets for a variety of civil projects. Project types may vary among highway, aviation, bridge or rail. Directly oversee project delivery from complete design development and bid-ready plan production, and support through construction as needed.
• Technical Lead: may serve as lead civil engineer on design projects, leading design calculations, modeling, design decisions and overall direction. Serve as a technical resource in their transportation field of expertise for our Alaska offices and other offices nationally. Ensure quality control processes are followed for assigned projects.
• Leadership: Lead multi-discipline project delivery teams in meeting established schedules and quality standards for deliverables. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Business Development: In a team environment, assist with identifying new opportunities, proposal production, building and maintaining client relationships and the overall growth of our Alaska business.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or similar
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Alaska
• 10+ years of technical design experience and project management of civil projects (development of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates) and 5+ years of supervisory experience leading technical teams conducting similar work.
• Design/Build or other alternative project delivery experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to lead and work in diverse teams
• Possess established client relationships, a willingness to build relationships with new clientele, and a willingness to lead proposal efforts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Blue Beam. Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and GIS web and desktop applications a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$200,000. 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.

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
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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