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BRIDGE PRACTICE
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.
What We're Looking For:
As a Bridge Department Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with local clients while setting strategic direction and increasing market awareness across Ohio. This includes active involvement in professional associations, technical publications, conferences, and industry boards. The Bridge Department Manager will work closely with the Office Executive and local leadership to develop targeted client service action plans for ODOT, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients throughout Ohio.
You will coordinate staff workload across transportation disciplines within Michael Baker International and be accountable for successful contracting and project execution. In addition, you will lead and participate in strategic pursuits and positioning for major bridge and transportation projects, including alternative delivery opportunities.
What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the growth, performance, and success of the Bridge and Transportation practice in the Columbus office
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and designers delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating projects for ODOT and local Ohio clients
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed-upon scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide technical leadership, assign and review work, oversee QA/QC, and identify scope changes and additional services
• Identify, assess, and manage project and operational risk
• Lead hiring, staff development, performance management, retention, and succession planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers and remain informed of upcoming project opportunities
• Serve as the primary client interface for key accounts
• Lead proposal strategies and content, participate in business development efforts, and represent Michael Baker as an active leader within the Ohio transportation community

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in bridge engineering, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating
• Extensive experience working with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and local Ohio public agencies
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience overseeing successful project delivery
• Track record of leading and winning proposals

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $195,000 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.
Why Choose Us:

• 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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About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.