Roadway Department Manager

Overview

Lead roadway department, manage projects, staff, client relations, and business development

Key Responsibilities

• design oversight
• project delivery
• risk management
• team leadership
• client relations
• business development

Tasks

-Provide strategic planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization. -Identifying and managing risk. -Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program, quality objectives and client satisfaction. -Leading and growing a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for WVDOT, local counties and other local clients in West Virginia. -The Roadway Department Manager will be responsible for the growth and success of the Transportation Practices for the Charleston office. -Responsible for hiring, development and retention of staff, including plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. -Lead, assign, and review the work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. -Additionally, the Department Manager will lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as they will be a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement. -Serving as the lead interface with the client.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• 20+ years
• pe license
• pmp
• master's
• communication

What You Bring

-15+ years relevant experience -Established client relationships and experience with West Virginia Department of Transportation, local counties, or other West Virginia municipal clients. -Experience overseeing successful project delivery. -20+ Years of WVDOH roadway experience -It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. -Master’s degree in engineering -Professional Engineer (PE) License in West Virginia or PE Licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed in West Virginia within 6 months -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required. -Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills. -Project Management Professional (PMP) -Proven track record of leading winning proposals. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

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About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

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