Description

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 seeking a Traffic Department Manager to lead and grow our traffic engineering practice in Norcross, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee all aspects of a full-service traffic engineering business while supporting our clients within the transportation market sector. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong leader, and technical expert who is passionate about delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Business Development

• Drive business development initiatives and expand Michael Baker's presence in the Southeast region.
• Build and maintain client relationships; identify new opportunities and ensure high-quality performance on existing contracts.
• Lead strategic pursuits, develop capture plans, and craft winning proposals.
• Oversee operational performance, including direct labor ratio, utilization goals, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare and implement best practices.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for traffic engineering solutions.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Manager for multiple projects.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented on all department projects.
• Develop traffic engineering design plans including signals, ITS, pavement markings, signing, and illumination.
• Conduct traffic analysis including forecasting, modeling, and simulation.
• Support corridor planning studies and multimodal transportation planning.

• Recruit, interview, and hire staff to meet current and future project needs.
• Mentor engineering personnel in technical and management competencies.
• Identify training opportunities and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, quality, and technical excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in traffic engineering, including planning, modeling, analysis, and design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• TE, PTOE, and/or RSP1 certifications preferred.
• Strong leadership and business development skills.
• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with traffic engineering software such as GIS, MicroStation, TransCAD, SignCAD, VISSIM, GuideSign, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel within the United States as needed.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $130,676 to $205,000. 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.

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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 nearly 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*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.

Michael Baker International is seeking a Traffic Department Manager to lead and grow our traffic engineering practice in Norcross, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee all aspects of a full-service traffic engineering business while supporting our clients within the transportation market sector. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong leader, and technical expert who is passionate about delivering innovative solutions and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.