Michael Baker International · 2 days ago
Director of Transportation, Civil Engineering
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $269K/yr
20+ years expMichael Baker International is a nationally recognized leader in transportation services, seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Transportation to lead and grow their practice across Southern California. The role involves overseeing various transportation disciplines, driving strategic growth, and fostering relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a growth strategy for transportation services in collaboration with regional leadership
Client Engagement: Cultivate and expand relationships with regional transportation agencies (e.g., OCTA, TCA, LA Metro, SBCTA, RCTC, VCTC) 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 executive-level oversight on complex transportation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with other practice areas (e.g., Environmental, Planning, Structures, Water Resources, GIS, Surveying) 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 Southern California Transportation Leadership Team 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
California Professional Engineer (PE) license required
20+ years of progressive experience in transportation/public works, including design-build and design-bid-build delivery
Proven success managing large-scale transportation projects and teams
Deep knowledge of California transportation agencies, policies, and funding mechanisms
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and innovation
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Benefits
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
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
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