Department Manager – Transportation
Michael Baker International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Antonio • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $124,446 - $194,383 per year
About the role
- The Department Manager - Transportation will be responsible for the growth and success of the Transportation Practices for the San Antonio office.
- Leading and growing a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for TxDOT and other local clients in Texas.
- The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives. They will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
- Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules.
- Provide strategic planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization.
- Additionally, the Department Manager will lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as they will be a visible and an active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
- 15+ years of interstate, highway, or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- 10+ years in a supervisory role.
- Direct relationships and contacts with TxDOT, regional authorities, and municipal clients.
- Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a drive for quality product and financial excellence.
- Proven track record of leading winning proposals.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringroadway designhighway designinterstate designproject deliverybudget managementquality assuranceproposal writingtechnical guidancescope management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningrelationship buildingteam managementpublic speakingmulti-taskingclient engagement
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license