The Technical Director, Complex Bridges is a key national role for an established industry leader, with experience on large and complex bridge projects. The position will require leadership skills that can be utilized across the Company to collaborate with Michael Baker International staff to ensure excellence in the firm’s execution of work and deliverables, and client engagement to capture new major bridge projects. The Technical Director, Complex Bridges will use their industry network to identify/engage new clients and provide pre-marketing, tracking, and winning proposals for major bridge project opportunities as assigned by the National Director, Bridge Services. The role will engage on large/complex bridge projects in leadership, technical advisory, and/or quality assurance roles to ensure delivery excellence in delivery of signature bridge projects. The position will build a professional profile and reputation within the industry at local, regional and national levels.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Serve as Program Manager, Project Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Lead, Project Engineer, or Technical Advisor for major bridge projects nationwide.
• Provide Business Development and Client Engagement efforts to capture major bridge projects nationwide.
• Assist National Practice and Market Leads, Regional Practice Leads, and Design-Build Lead related to major bridge pursuits, lending expertise and strategy to the pursuit
• Provide leadership in the pursuit, capture, and delivery of major bridge projects, e.g. river crossings, curved/skewed girder, arch, truss, segmental, cable stayed, extradosed, or suspension bridges.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and seek opportunities to develop a professional profile and thought leadership through presentations at relevant conferences/meetings; actively participate in technical committees for trade organizations and industry standards in bridge engineering
• Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships across Michael Baker offices and external organizations to foster cooperation, collaboration, workshare, and advance technical excellence in complex bridge engineering opportunities.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to staff; provide technical reassurance to Michael Baker clients and stakeholders
• Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through coaching and mentoring and identification of technical resources within area of subject matter expertise
• Author Technical Papers and present at (and/or attend) relevant conferences.
• Ensure awareness of health and safety in all aspects of design and operations
• Monitor QA/QC procedures and client requirements for Quality in coordination with the appropriate members of the quality assurance team
• Contribute to maintenance of the Practice Quality Control Manuals for use by offices across the company and help appropriate members of the quality assurance team perform periodic Discipline Quality Control Audits of offices.
EXPERIENCE
• 20+ years of relevant experience
• BS in civil/structural engineering required, Master's degree or above preferred.
• Professional Licensure (AICP, PE, SE, AIA, PG, CCM, etc.)
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position $250,000 - $275,000 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.
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
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.
Skills Required
- 20+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil or structural engineering
- Professional licensure, such as AICP, PE, SE, AIA, PG, or CCM
- Master's degree or above
- Experience with large and complex bridge projects
- Leadership, technical advisory, quality assurance, business development, and client engagement experience
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-good for the A/E sector, with ranges aligning to role, seniority, and location. Market-competitive bands are visible in postings and salary snapshots across geographies and disciplines.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are highlighted as part of the core package. Flexible work arrangements are also emphasized as supportive of family needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
