Rail Deputy Program Manager - Design

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.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Deputy Program Manager - Design with a specialization in freight rail projects and program management, to help make a difference on our Rail and Transit team. This position will directly support Michael Baker’s engagement to supply program and construction management services to a Class I freight rail client as a partner in a major public-private partnership to deliver significant passenger rail enhancement. Our team consists of on-location support in our Alexandria, VA office with technical expertise from other offices. The candidate will report to the Alexandria office; remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Under limited supervision, the candidate will assist the Program Manager with owner’s representative services including plan development oversight, plan review, schedule development, cost estimating, scope and fee estimates, project reporting, meeting support, project inspection/site-walks and coordinating construction observation services for railroad projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The ideal candidate is a professional Engineer licensed in Virginia and/or the District of Columbia

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Program Manager in managing the Transforming Rail program management, design and construction management contract in support of CSX
• Build intimate familiarity with railroad public projects manuals and policy, AREMA manuals and Class I design manuals and standards
• Represents Michael Baker International at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects either on site or virtually with public agency and railroad representatives as required
• Supervises the design and ongoing progress of multiple projects on the program including the coordination of the project with Class I, passenger rail and other agencies
• Coordination with all complimentary disciplines (roadway, drainage, structural traffic, public involvement and environmental), technical preparation and supervision of roadway and planning design tasks, perform plan quality reviews and participate in value engineering studies
• Reviews construction submittals for conformance with approved contract plans and railroad policies
• Reviews plans, prepares or reviews technical specifications, contract documents and estimates
• Assist with maintaining necessary program documents including schedule and budget information
• Ability to develop scope and fee estimates
• Collect, compile, and analyze project files
• Organize and maintain file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.
• Provide detailed weekly and on demand project reporting
• Obtain all required railroad safety certifications and trainings and support safety initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

Occasional to moderate local/regional travel will be required.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Railroad Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 8-15 years of demonstrated experience on various types of rail or transit projects
• PE license in Virginia and District of Columbia or ability to obtain quickly required; NCEES record a plus
• Project experience with Class I Railroads and familiarity with AREMA standards desired
• Ability to travel to other office and job site locations in the region
• Basic construction inspection experience desired
• Demonstrated experience with track engineering or civil engineering related to track engineering projects and development of multidiscipline plan deliverables
• Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications
• Experience in working on multiple projects concurrently, managing project deadlines and on-time submittals
• Possess client management skills and ability to enhance and develop solid client relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic and integrity

Compensation:

The salary range has been determined to be $135,000 and $190,000 for this position. 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.

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 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.

*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.