Technical Director - Bridge Technologies - 306956  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB SUMMARY The Technical Director, Bridge Technologies is a key role within Michael Baker International for an established industry leader and technical specialist. This position will drive the advancement of cutting-edge technologies for bridges, tunnels, and other transportation structures related to BIM, software, automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Leveraging technical expertise and effective communication, the Technical Director collaborates across the company to prioritize and lead strategic initiatives to advance technology development and adoption to improve operational efficiency in the execution of projects. Innovative approaches, industry engagement, and strategic partnerships internally and externally are key to identifying new clients and capturing contract opportunities in emerging bridge design and asset management technologies. Additionally, the Technical Director champions and advances Michael Baker International's industry leadership in full life cycle BIM for asset management and complex bridges. The position will establish a professional reputation at local, regional, and national levels while guiding staff in their career development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Contribute to the growth, capture, and delivery of professional services contracts in advancing bridge technologies * Collaborate with Bridge Practice Leadership, Bridge Technology/Software team, Bridge Practice Engineers, Consulting and Technology Solutions, IT, and other teams ensuring alignment of technology strategies and implementation across the organization and supporting development and execution of a vision for advancing bridge technologies within Michael Baker International * Drive strategic initiatives that position us as industry leaders in technology adoption * Manage the identification, prioritization, and development of key technology initiatives implementing software development, automation, AI, and machine learning and prioritize based on impact and feasibility to optimize project workflows and resource allocation * Provide leadership for development and implementation of BIM strategies for the full bridge life cycle championing digital information management for bridge structures * Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships across Michael Baker and external organizations * Provide assistance related to pursuits, lending technical input to strategy and proposal development * Provide technical and management expertise and guidance to staff; provide advocacy and technical reassurance to Michael Baker clients and stakeholders in emerging technology-driven solutions for bridges * Implement innovation in technical solutions and undertake technical reviews for deliverables * Advise clients on technology-driven solutions within the area of subject matter expertise * Maintain awareness of relevant technical developments and seek opportunities to develop a professional profile and thought leadership through presentations at relevant conferences/meetings; actively participate in technical committees for industry organizations and standards in advancing bridge technologies * Monitor QA/QC procedures and client requirements for Quality in coordination with the appropriate members of the quality assurance team * Help develop work standards and Best Practices across the company. * Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through coaching and mentoring and identification of technical resources within area of subject matter expertise

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil/structural engineering, engineering management, or similar degree * 15+ years of relevant experience in bridge engineering and technology leadership * Considered a industry leader * Passion for advancing technology in bridge engineering * Ability to effectively network and influence at peer levels * Entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to be a leader in the company and technology innovation champion * Ability to develop creative and effective technology-driven solutions for complex challenges * Solid communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally

COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is $190,000 to $235,000. 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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