Project Manager I - Roadways at Michael Baker International in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied 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

Become a Roadway Project Manager at Michael Baker International in North Charleston, SC. Join a highly skilled team focused on engineering excellence. Lead and support the design and development of roadway projects, delivering exceptional results. This position provides opportunities for career growth in project management, technical management, and client service, while upholding industry standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with a team of engineers on the design and production of highway construction drawings
• Perform and review project bid documents, including plans, cost estimates, and specifications. Specific tasks include horizontal and vertical geometric design, 3D corridor modeling, and construction cost estimates
• Act as a Task Lead, communicating key issues and project progress with Project Managers
• Prepare detailed studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to senior engineers and project managers
• Engage with clients regarding project issues, attend and lead meetings
• Define scope of work and staff-hour requirements for client proposals
• Assist Department Managers in meeting project schedules and budgets
• Contribute to technical aspects of proposal production
• Ensure all task efforts are within established budgets
• Mentor less experienced engineers and engineers-in-training
• Continuously improve knowledge through training initiatives, seminars, and professional publications.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with Contract Plans
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation software (Geopak or Openroads) and Microsoft Office
• Experience in roadway design and plans preparation
• Strong engineering judgment and background in Transportation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead a team in delivering multi-discipline projects with minimal supervision
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks

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 insurance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous paid time off

The estimated salary range for this position is $92,000 - $140,000. This salary range is a rough estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual salary will depend on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, abilities, and physical work location.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.The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for candidates that specializes in design of roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders. In addition to the hands-on Carolina roadway design experience on traditional projects, design-build and municipal projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage multiple career paths including project management, technical management and/or client service.