Texas Bridge & Transportation Regional Practice lead

Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a visionary Texas Bridge and Transportation Practice Lead to drive strategic growth, client engagement, and project excellence across our transportation practice in Texas. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence major infrastructure initiatives and collaborate with top-tier professionals across Michael Baker’s Southern Region.

As a key leader within the Southern Region, the Practice Lead will collaborate across geographies and disciplines to expand our market presence, enhance technical capabilities, and deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions. This role requires a visionary leader with deep industry knowledge, strong client relationships, and a proven track record in delivering complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth
• Lead business development and client engagement strategies to expand our Transportation and Bridge portfolio across Texas.
• Lead the Identification and pursuit of new opportunities, including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, P3).
• Partner with local and regional leadership to align technical capabilities with market needs and client expectations.
• Project Delivery & Technical Excellence
• Serve as Program Manager, Project Principal, or Technical Advisor on key transportation projects.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.
• Support pursuit strategies and proposal development for major regional and national opportunities.
• Collaboration & Integration
• Coordinate regularly with Office Executives, Department Managers, and Regional Practice Leads to ensure seamless project execution and resource alignment.
• Foster cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated solutions and leverage firm-wide capabilities.
• Client & Industry Engagement
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Michael Baker strategically at industry events, conferences, and technical committees to elevate our brand and thought leadership.
• Operational Excellence
• Monitor project performance, quality assurance, and financial metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all operations.
• Talent Development
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff.
• Support recruiting efforts to attract top talent and build a high-performing team
• Lead business development and client engagement strategies to expand our Transportation and Bridge portfolio across Texas.
• Lead the Identification and pursuit of new opportunities, including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, P3).
• Partner with local and regional leadership to align technical capabilities with market needs and client expectations.
• Serve as Program Manager, Project Principal, or Technical Advisor on key transportation projects.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.
• Support pursuit strategies and proposal development for major regional and national opportunities.
• Coordinate regularly with Office Executives, Department Managers, and Regional Practice Leads to ensure seamless project execution and resource alignment.
• Foster cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated solutions and leverage firm-wide capabilities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Michael Baker strategically at industry events, conferences, and technical committees to elevate our brand and thought leadership.
• Monitor project performance, quality assurance, and financial metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all operations.
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff.
• Support recruiting efforts to attract top talent and build a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE or AICP a plus
• 20+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, with a focus on Transportation and bridges
• Recognized industry leader with a strong professional network in Texas
• Proven success in strategic business growth, business development, project delivery, and team leadership
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including alternative delivery
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $155,521- $255,000 and will depend on the incoming candidate's experience and skill set. 

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 

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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.

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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.