Lead design-build pursuits and project delivery, including large and complex highway, bridge, aviation, and rail/transit projects.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Roadway, Bridge, Hydrology, Traffic, Utilities, and others) to ensure delivery of project milestones on schedule and within budget.
Serve as a primary interface with contractor partners, clients, and internal leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Support Go/No-Go decisions, teaming strategies, and strategic positioning for major design-build and P3 opportunities.
Manage RFP/RFQ responses, pursuit strategy, work plans, schedules, and fee development.
Review and negotiate design-build, teaming, and design agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
Identify project risks and non-conforming contractual terms; develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Maintain responsibility for successful project execution post-award, collaborating with Michael Baker leadership and technical teams nationwide.
Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key clients across the U.S.
Travel within the continental United States as needed to support pursuits and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
15+ years of project management experience preferred, including projects exceeding $100M in construction value.
20+ years of progressive experience in surface transportation, bridge, aviation, and/or rail/transit markets.
10+ years of experience in business development, preferably within design-build and/or P3 environments.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York; multi-state licensure and an active NCEES record preferred.
Demonstrated ability to win and successfully execute large-scale projects (please include examples on your resume).
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.
Working knowledge of applicable design standards, including:
AASHTO
FHWA MUTCD
NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC
Experience delivering projects for agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NJTA, and/or PANYNJ strongly preferred.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment substance abuse testing
Background checks

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdesign-buildP3 environmentsrisk mitigation strategiesRFP responsesRFQ responsesconstruction managementbusiness developmentcompliancecontract negotiation

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam coordinationrelationship buildingpresentation skillsstrategic positioningproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementnegotiationdecision-making

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)NCEES record