Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Michael Baker International
governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. 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 Michael Baker International is looking to grow and enhance our practice and we are adding a Technical Manager - Highway to be a part of our Highway Planning/Design Department in Illinois.
The Technical Manager under general supervision, manages the work effort of a professional and technical staff in a specific area of technical expertise. The ideal candidate's experience will include model centric delivery of transportation facilities including urban roadways, rural highways, and interchanges. The candidate fulfils the role of subject matter expert on roadway and highway modeling and will champion Digital Delivery in Illinois. The Candidate will work with
Department/Project managers to implement processes, manager risk, define QA/QC, and obtain buy-in to implement a Model as a Legal Document (MALD) process for our practice.
The candidate may also be expected to serve as the lead modeler on design projects or other duties as assigned. This position is based in Chicago, IL and we offer fully remote and/or flexible hybrid work, depending on client requirements. More experienced transportation designers and project managers encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Supervises the development of horizontal alignment, vertical profiles, super elevation shapes, templates, and corridor models. Reviews studies, exhibits, plans, construction documents, calculations, maps, reports, models, and other supporting documentation to support road and highway design projects.
Reviews project technical specifications and special provisions. Demonstrates complete knowledge of Bentley Micro Station and Open Roads Designer and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations, reports, and Models. Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks. Prepares scope of work and cost estimates for proposals. Manages staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring, and revising assignments.
Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met. Stays knowledgeable of trends and current developments within their specific technical areas. May be responsible for creating and monitoring department budget. Responsible for maintaining client satisfaction. Provide guidance by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations. May work directly with Human Resources on performance issues and succession planning. Assists managers with departmental business development goals.
Participates in internal and external professional development activities. Maintain technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training. May perform technical analyses, calculations and tasks as needed. Other duties as assigned by management. More experienced transportation designers and project managers encouraged to apply. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Professional Engineer (P. E. ) license in the State of Illinois, or the ability to obtain an IL P.
E. license within four months of hire. 10+ years of engineering experience (IDOT and Tollway projects preferred) A master's degree can be substituted for 1-2 years of experience Software proficiency - roadway design software (Micro Station and Open Roads Designer), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project Working experience with CDOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway and local transportation agencies Excellent analytical skills Strong written/verbal communication skills Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation Relationships with IDOT and the Tollway given preference.
COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is $103,229- $154,857 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. 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 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, interactionual 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. Michael Baker International is looking to grow and enhance our practice and we are adding a Technical Manager - Highway to be a part of our Highway Planning/Design Department in Illinois. The Technical Manager under general supervision, manages the work effort of a professional and technical staff in a specific area of technical expertise. The ideal candidate's experience will include model centric delivery of transportation facilities including urban roadways, rural highways, and interchanges.
The candidate fulfils the role of subject matter expert on roadway and highway modeling and will champion Digital Delivery in Illinois. The Candidate will work with Department/Project managers to implement processes, manager risk, define QA/QC, and obtain buy-in to implement a Model as a Legal Document (MALD) process for our practice. The candidate may also be expected to serve as the lead modeler on design projects or other duties as assigned.
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