Project Delivery Manager, Rail Bridge

Michael Baker Rail & Transit

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

Reporting to the Rail Operations Lead in a full-time remote or hybrid work environment, Michael Baker is seeking a talented Project Delivery Manager, Rail Bridge to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Market.

The Project Delivery Manager for Rail Bridges (PDM) is responsible for providing project leadership, and oversight to drive excellence in project delivery for the rail bridge group working in conjunction with the Director of Rail Bridges and Rail Bridge Technical Lead. The PDM will provide leadership for the continued growth of the Michael Baker Rail Practice, drive client engagement and ensure successful project delivery.

The PDM is expected to meet regularly with the Director of Rail Bridges to identify the needs of the Practice, implement the project standardization objectives aligned with the Michael Baker Way, manage client expectations and interactions for project execution, and report out on progress of various project execution initiatives. The PDM will work closely with the Director of Rail Bridges, Rail Bridge Technical Lead, Department Managers and Freight Rail Market Leaders to align the initiatives with the company’s priorities.

• Managing regular client program delivery reviews and initiatives
• Managing program and project deliverable schedules to ensure timely issuance of project commitments
• Leading the project execution and project delivery standardization efforts
• Leading standing project status meeting with Project Managers
• Implementation and adherence to management of change practices for full client portfolios
• Project management and delivery of key Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement projects.
• Promoting and modeling the Michael Baker Way for project delivery
• Strong communication skills demonstrated within a remote group

• The preferred candidate will have industry recognized engagement, participating on AREMA committee(s) and/or other national railroad professional committees.
• The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience leading a team, delivering multiple rail bridge replacement projects of varying complexity.
• The PDM is expected to work hand-in-hand with project managers to make sure project’s are delivered on time, in budget and that quality and safety are at the highest level and ensure that project issue resolution is in the best interest of the company and our clients.
• We are a community built on our employee’s relationships and the PDM should actively engage to build and foster professional relationships with the staff and operations leadership. They will strive to be a positively influence project excellence for rail bridge project within Michael Baker. The PDM will develop and maintain an intimate awareness of Bridge resources throughout the company.

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering
• PE Required
• Member of AREMA in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of design and analysis experience for rail bridges
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in Rail Bridge projects
• Recognized leader in railroad bridge design

• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering
• SE Licensure
• Comprehensive understanding of project management tools (Microsoft Project, etc)
• Extensive experience with Class I Railroads
• Experience with passenger rail agencies

The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000- $190,000 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.