at Michael Baker International in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is looking to grow and enhance our practice and we are adding a multi-talented Project Manager - Municipal Transportation to be a part of our Highway Department in Illinois. Michael Baker's Chicago office is investing in the growth of our Municipal Services market and are looking for someone that wants to help us grow and build this market with proven relationships and experience in managing projects with Local Public Agencies (County, Municipal, and Park Districts) With limited guidance from the Department Manager, this person will be actively involved in business development with the help of our Local Agency Client Service Manager working together to grow our municipal services market and manage our municipal projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
The Project Manager will be well versed in Phase I and Phase II engineering practices. This includes experience in preliminary engineering, development of plans, special provisions, estimates, bid documents and permit applications for roadway, rail, and bikeway projects for the successful delivery of transportation and public works projects throughout Illinois as well as managing and mentoring project teams. The Project Manager will build and maintain relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients' organization. The Project Manager may be expected to support projects in other states, and multi-state licensure is recommended. A working knowledge of MicroStation/Openroads is anticipated to effectively perform the tasks noted above. This position is based in Chicago, IL and we offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, per supervisor approval and depending on client requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepare NEPA transportation-related Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement or PEL documents.
- Coordinate public involvement and stakeholder engagements.
- Prepare contract plans, special provisions, estimates, bid documents and permit applications.
- Implement and execute Michael Baker QA/QC processes for project teams.
- Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Establishes work...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
