Technical Manager- Traffic - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
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 Technical Manager - Traffic to be a part of our Highway Planning/Design Department in Illinois. The Technical Manager under general supervision, manages the work effort of a professional and technical staff in a specific area of technical expertise. The ideal candidate's experience will include the development of transportation planning documents. The candidate fulfils the role of subject matter expert on traffic analysis, modeling, and signal design. The candidate will work with Highway and Structural engineers to provide recommendations of geometric operational improvements and preparing conceptual designs of recommended project alternatives. The candidate may also be expected to serve as a project manager or other duties as assigned. This position is based in Chicago, IL and we offer fully remote and/or flexible hybrid work, depending on client requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Develops corridor studies and similar transportation planning documents including traffic forecasts and traffic analyses, including the organization of data collection, field investigations, calculations, operational and safety analyses, preparation of report tables/figures and report writing.
- Designs traffic signals, signal communications and ITS systems.
- Reviews studies, exhibits, plans, construction documents, calculations, maps, reports, models, and other supporting documentation to support road and highway design projects.
- Reviewing and evaluating project documentation for acceptance with scope and applicable specifications, state, and federal standards and/or requirements.
- Representing Michael Baker International at project meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks.
- Prepares scope of work and cost estimates for proposals.
- Manages staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring, and revising assignments.
- Satisfy project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and deadlines are met.
- Stays knowledgeable of trends and current developments within their specific technical areas.
- May be responsible for creating and monitoring department budget.
- Responsible for maintaining client satisfaction.
- Provide guidance by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, financial management, and client relations.
- May work directly with Human Resources on performance issues and succession planning.
- Assists managers with departmental business development goals.
- Participates in internal and external professional development activities.
- Maintain technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
- May perform technical analyses, calculations and tasks as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises employees in various technical or professional positions. Provide guidance and/or training to less experienced personnel.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and public work project experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Illinois, or the ability to obtain an IL P.E. license within four months of hire is required.
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E) license is preferred.
- Road Safety Professional (R.S.P.) certification(s) are preferred.
- 10+ years of engineering experience (IDOT and Tollway projects preferred). A master's degree can be substituted for 1-2 years of experience.
- Experience with roadway design software (MicroStation), traffic analysis software (HCS, micro-simulation) for planning and design purposes is required.
- Project Experience with CDOT, IDOT, Illinois Tollway and local transportation agencies preferred.
- Experience in prioritizing multiple concurrent projects while still delivering timely and accurate results.
- Working knowledge and understanding of industry related analyses and development criteria/concepts.
- Must have excellent analytical and technical writing skills and able to develop documents in Microsoft Office.
- Must have strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals.
- Proficiency in project organization and presentation of documentation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $103,229- $149,054 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.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.
Chicago, IL
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting has been partnering with communities since 1940 to solve their most complex infrastructure challenges with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of life-cycle engineering consulting, specialized global construction, base operations, security management, systems integration and intelligence solutions. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; foreign allied governments; and a wide range of private development and other commercial partners.
When Michael Baker Jr. first established his engineering firm in 1940, he envisioned a company that would serve as a property surveyor or designer of roads, bridges, buildings and sewage systems, and also as a trusted, long-term partner with local communities and distant nations. His employees strove to transform communities, companies, states and even nations, adopting dual roles as both caring neighbors and innovative nation builders. Baker instilled in his employees the drive to deliver improved quality of life and the desire to make a difference.
Baker built a lasting legacy that today forms the foundation on which we continue to serve and grow. Today, we continue to leverage our collective expertise and experience to make the communities we serve better. We strive to make them safer, more accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more livable. We facilitate their transformation supported by differentiating innovation, technologies and dedicated employees. We are change agents, leading our partners around the world into the future.
Our greatest differentiator, though, is our employees who demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. That’s why we engage our people, educate and train them, develop their careers, and invest in their futures. We give them opportunities around the world to exercise and expand their skills and expertise. We reward innovation and collaboration that lead to the best solutions for our clients. As a company, We Make a Difference.
To most effectively serve our clients, Michael Baker International is organized into three distinct business units: Engineering & Consulting; Sallyport Global Holdings; and SC3, which are described below.
ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND CONSULTING
The Engineering, Planning and Consulting business unit encompasses the complete life-cycle of planning, environmental assessment, engineering design, construction management, and facilities maintenance for projects in more than 38 countries on five continents. We provide a full continuum of solutions for a broad range of markets, including highways, bridges, airports, rail and mass transit systems, domestic and overseas government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, energy infrastructure and urban planning and development.
Professional Services – As part of Engineering, Planning and Consulting, this business unit provides high-value, differentiated engineering and professional services around the globe, including specialized construction services, cost management support and engineering support.