Texas Bridge & Transportation Regional Practice Lead

• Foster cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated solutions and leverage firm-wide capabilities.
• Support pursuit strategies and proposal development for major regional and national opportunities.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.
• Partner with local and regional leadership to align technical capabilities with market needs and client expectations.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all operations.
• Collaboration & Integration

Coordinate regularly with Office Executives, Department Managers, and Regional Practice Leads to ensure seamless project execution and resource alignment.

Foster cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated solutions and leverage firm-wide capabilities.

• Lead business development and client engagement strategies to expand our Transportation and Bridge portfolio across Texas.
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff.
• Serve as Program Manager, Project Principal, or Technical Advisor on key transportation projects.
• Client & Industry Engagement

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Represent Michael Baker strategically at industry events, conferences, and technical committees to elevate our brand and thought leadership.

• Support recruiting efforts to attract top talent and build a high-performing team
• Coordinate regularly with Office Executives, Department Managers, and Regional Practice Leads to ensure seamless project execution and resource alignment.
• Talent Development

Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff.

Support recruiting efforts to attract top talent and build a high-performing team

• Represent Michael Baker strategically at industry events, conferences, and technical committees to elevate our brand and thought leadership.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, quality assurance, and financial metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Operational Excellence

Monitor project performance, quality assurance, and financial metrics to ensure successful outcomes.

Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all operations.

• Lead the Identification and pursuit of new opportunities, including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, P3).
• Project Delivery & Technical Excellence

Serve as Program Manager, Project Principal, or Technical Advisor on key transportation projects.

Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.

Support pursuit strategies and proposal development for major regional and national opportunities.

• Strategic Leadership & Growth

Lead business development and client engagement strategies to expand our Transportation and Bridge portfolio across Texas.

Lead the Identification and pursuit of new opportunities, including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, P3).

Partner with local and regional leadership to align technical capabilities with market needs and client expectations.

• 20+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, with a focus on Transportation and bridges
• Recognized industry leader with a strong professional network in Texas
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE or AICP a plus
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including alternative delivery
• Proven success in strategic business growth, business development, project delivery, and team leadership
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Professional and personal development
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan