RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Rail Operations Lead in a full-time REMOTE or HYBRID work environment, Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Operations and Project Lead, Rail Bridge to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice.  

The Operations and Project Lead for Rail Bridges (OPL) is responsible for providing operational leadership and project excellence oversight for the rail bridge group working in conjunction with the Director of Rail Bridges and the Bridge Technical Lead. The OPL will provide leadership for the continued growth of the Rail Bridge Practice. In this role, you will be expected to meet regularly with the Director of Rail Bridges to identify the needs of the Practice, implement the project standardization objectives, manage client expectations for project execution, manage staffing workload and development, and discuss progress on various initiatives. You will also work closely with the Director of Rail Bridges and Freight Rail Market Leaders to align the initiatives with the company’s priorities. 

We are a community built on our employee’s relationships, and the OPL should actively engage to build and foster personal relationships with the staff.  As part of this, you will remain in communications with the Director of Rail Bridges and other staff assisting with rail projects for each office. You will strive to be a point of contact for project execution and project excellence for any rail bridge project. The OPL will have intimate awareness of Bridge resources and maintain an expansive network throughout the company, and you will be expected to work hand-in-hand with project managers to make sure project issue resolution is in the best interest of the company and our clients.  

The preferred candidate will have industry recognized engagement, participating on AREMA committee(s) and/or other national technical committees with demonstrated experience leading a team for multiple rail bridge replacement projects, complex project delivery, and a demonstrated mastery of delivering rail projects.   

The OPL’s primary focus is driving project and operational excellence by: 

Managing regular client program coordination Managing program and project deliverable schedules to ensure timely issuance of project commitments Managing Rail Bridge staff workload projections and utilization Project management and delivery of key Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement projects. Leading the project execution and project delivery standardization efforts Leading a bi-weekly project status meeting with Project Managers Implementation and adherence to management of change practices for full client portfolios  Overseeing proposal development and delivery for timely responses to RFPs Promoting and modeling the Michael Baker Way for project delivery Focusing on succession planning and training for staff to promote group growth Participating in hiring decisions Assists with proposal development Strong communication skills demonstrated within a remote group 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications

4-year degree (Bachelor of Science) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering  PE License required  Member of AREMA in good standing Minimum 10 years of design and analysis experience for rail bridges Minimum 5 years of project management experience in Rail Bridge projects Minimum 5 years of staff management experience Recognized leader in railroad bridge design

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering SE Licensure Comprehensive understanding of project management tools (Microsoft Project, etc)  Extensive experience with Class I Railroads

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,977- $181,854 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