Iowa Transportation Lead (Finance)

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Iowa Transportation Lead work REMOTELY and based in Iowa. This highly visible leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of critical infrastructure while being responsible for growing existing service lines such as Bridges as well as growing new service lines such as (but not limited to) Highways, Municipal, Traffic/ITS, and Construction Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a growth strategy for Iowa transportation services in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Client Engagement: Cultivate and expand relationships with Iowa transportation agencies and local municipalities.
• Business Development: Lead pursuits for major transportation projects, including design-build and public-private partnerships. Oversee proposal development, interviews, fee negotiations, and project delivery strategies.
• Project Oversight: Provide oversight on complex transportation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions and expand service offerings.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Recruit top talent, mentor staff, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Support career development and staff engagement.
• Industry Leadership: Represent Michael Baker in professional organizations such as WTS, APWA, ASCE, and ACEC. Pursue leadership roles to enhance visibility and influence.
• Innovation & Vision: Champion innovation in transportation planning and design, including smart mobility, ITS, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Chicago Parent Office Leadership and Great Lakes Regional Practice Leads to align staff assignments, mentorship, and quality of deliverables.
• Community & Political Engagement: Cultivate strategic connections with elected officials, industry leaders, and partner firms to support business development.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required.
• 20+ years of highway and/or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility (or similar type of experience)
• Iowa DOT and/or other local client experience is a must
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required
• Strong track record of overseeing successful project delivery
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, work in both in-person and remote based teams, and conduct multi-tasking efforts
• Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
• Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $136,427.20 to $236,371.20. 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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 Internationalis seeking to hire an Iowa Transportation Lead workREMOTELYand based inIowa. This highly visible leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of critical infrastructure while being responsible for growing existing service lines such as Bridges as well as growing new service lines such as (but not limited to) Highways, Municipal, Traffic/ITS, and Construction Services.