Department Lead, Transportation (Roadway/Highway/Bridge)

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

What We’re Looking for:

Michael Baker International is seeking an accomplished transportation leader to lead and expand our growing Transportation Practice in Midvale, Utah. This is a premier leadership opportunity for a proven professional who is passionate about developing people, building client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering transformative infrastructure projects that improve communities.

As Department Manager, you'll be entrusted with leading a talented multidisciplinary team while partnering with regional and national leaders to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and strengthen Michael Baker's presence throughout Utah. You'll play a pivotal role in advancing our transportation business, supporting key clients including UDOT and local municipalities, and fostering a culture where technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration thrive.

This role offers the unique opportunity to influence the future direction of an established and successful practice while leveraging the resources, expertise, and reputation of one of the nation's leading transportation consulting firms.

Beyond the work, Utah offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, national parks, and a thriving economy. Combined with a collaborative and supportive office culture, you'll find both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Inspire

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to a multidisciplinary transportation team including roadway, drainage, bridge, traffic, and utility professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, career planning, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to ensure the continued strength and growth of the department.

Drive Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Transportation Department in alignment with office, regional, and corporate growth objectives.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services and strengthen Michael Baker's market presence throughout Utah.
• Lead business development initiatives, strategic client engagement, pursuit strategies, and growth planning activities.
• Champion proposal development, interviews, project pursuits, and key client presentations.

Strengthen Client Relationships

• Serve as a trusted advisor to UDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies across the region.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business and strategic growth.
• Represent Michael Baker within industry organizations, professional associations, and community events.

Deliver Project Excellence

• Provide executive oversight and guidance for transportation projects to ensure successful delivery, quality outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Partner with project managers and technical leaders to maintain schedule, budget, quality, and risk management objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and national transportation leaders to leverage best practices, resources, and technical expertise.

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Manage department performance, utilization, profitability, staffing, and financial goals.
• Lead workforce planning and resource management efforts to align staff capabilities with workload demands.
• Support department forecasting, budgeting, and long-term business planning initiatives.
• Drive accountability for operational performance while balancing growth, employee engagement, and client service excellence.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Utah required; multi-state licensure preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and consulting experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering transportation projects for UDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, developing staff, and managing multidisciplinary transportation practices.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning, design, project delivery, and client management within the Utah market.
• Established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and industry stakeholders throughout Utah.
• Proven experience leading business development initiatives, client pursuits, proposal efforts, and strategic growth programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for mentoring, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $180, 000 - $260, 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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