Land Development Project/Technical Manager

Land Development Practice

Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, we guide clients through the entire life cycle of a project, beginning with due diligence, initial site planning and entitlement approvals, through final engineering, construction management and surveying.

Our engineering team collaborates with in-house planning and surveying professionals to deliver quality service that achieves our clients’ strategic development goals. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential and public use requires a creative, cost-effective, schedule-driven approach.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project/Technical Manager to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, architects, MEPS+FP, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each design deliverable is coordinated and meets our clients’ requirements and expectations.

A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Pittsburgh, PA area.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

What You’ll Do:

Build and strengthen client relationships to deliver exceptional service and project success

Lead project planning, including scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and execution strategies

Develop and drive Project Management Plans (PMPs) for complex, multidisciplinary projects

Lead, mentor, and empower project teams by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations

Secure and manage project resources to support successful delivery

Serve as a hands-on project leader, providing both technical expertise and team leadership

Assign and oversee design work, offer technical guidance, and ensure quality deliverables

Keep projects on track by managing schedules, budgets, resources, and performance

Ensure project execution aligns with company standards, client expectations, and quality requirements

Participate in design and quality reviews, providing recommendations that strengthen project outcomes

Collaborate with clients, vendors, project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and drive results

Monitor project financial performance and implement effective project controls throughout the project life cycle

Act as the primary client contact, fostering strong partnerships and clear communication

Mentor and develop staff to support career growth and team success

Create, interpret, and review 2D and 3D engineering and design documents

Champion quality and compliance by promoting best practices and adherence to project management standards

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

7-10 years of civil design and project management experience with a track record or delivering complex projects

Pennsylvania PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within various locations, subconsultants, project budgets, schedules, and change management

Strong leadership, problem solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective client and team relationships

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D

Experience with land development, local/state project permitting, federal projects, or abandoned mine lands/mine permitting highly preferred

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $125,000 - $150,000 per year. 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.

Why Choose Us:

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 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.

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*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.