Bridge Project Manager

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number six by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

The Bridge Project Manager is responsible for the pursuit and delivery of transportation design projects involving preliminary engineering and PS&E for bridge and structural infrastructure. This role includes structural design, technical oversight, staff development, contract management, proposal development, project performance, and client management for regional and statewide clients, including ODOT and the Ohio Turnpike.

The Bridge Project Manager will openly share technical knowledge and mentor engineers while supervising the preparation of studies, reports, quantities, cost estimates, and construction drawings for bridge and transportation projects. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with new, widening, retrofit, and replacement bridge projects, as well as retaining wall design, utilizing ODOT standards, Ohio Turnpike requirements, and AASHTO LRFD. This is a structural design-focused role, and candidates must have demonstrated expertise in bridge engineering.

Review project proposals and plans to determine scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery approach

Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers

Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals

Manage staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting assignments

Present project information in both written and oral formats

Perform QA/QC for bridge design projects of varying complexity

Complete technical analyses, calculations, and design tasks as needed

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across transportation practices

Occasional travel may be required

Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) license required

10+ years of experience in bridge design and transportation engineering, including at least 2 years managing bridge-related projects or tasks

Strong knowledge of ODOT standards, procedures, and delivery practices

Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software

Experience using MicroStation and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to lead and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams

Experience with proposal development, business development support, and client engagement preferred

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

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