
Bridge Department Manager
Michael Baker International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fort Washington • Pennsylvania • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Manage bridge and structural engineering projects from planning through delivery
- Lead project performance, schedules, budgets, and contract administration
- Develop technical and cost proposals and support business development efforts
- Support and grow our structural engineering practice serving Eastern PA clients
- Serve as a Task Lead or Project Manager, offering technical guidance to less‑experienced staff
- Participate in client‑based and industry organizations to support strategic growth
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of bridge design/inspection experience; 5+ years in project management
- Experience with road and rail bridge design, rehabilitation, load rating, and analysis
- Knowledge of bridge inspection practices; PennDOT and CBSI certification a plus
- Pennsylvania PE required within 6 months; neighboring state licensure is a plus
- Project experience with PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, DRPA, and/or SEPTA preferred
- Experience managing multi‑disciplinary projects and multiple concurrent efforts
- Strong foundation in structural engineering principles
- Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and PennDOT design standards
- Experience with Midas, BrD/BrR, and/or CSiBridge a plus
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Drug-free workplace and pre-employment substance abuse testing
- Background checks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
bridge designbridge inspectionrehabilitationload ratinganalysisstructural engineering principlesproject managementAASHTO LRFDPennDOT design standardsmulti-disciplinary project management
Soft Skills
leadershiptechnical guidancebusiness developmentclient relationsstrategic growth
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in Civil EngineeringPennsylvania PEPennDOT certificationCBSI certification