Deputy Director, Asset Management

DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Director, Asset Management, is a key role for an established industry leader and technical specialist in advancing the start of practice in the full suite of asset management services for bridges, tunnels, and other transportation structures. The position will require technical and communication skills that can be exercised across the Company and the ability to interface with Michael Baker International staff and clients to ensure growth of business and execution of work with the highest technical excellence.  The position will collaborate with The Director, Asset Management and Bridge Technologies to use innovative and progressive approaches partnering with current Bridge Practice leadership in these areas to identify/engage new clients and capture new contract opportunities. The position will build a professional profile and reputation within the industry at local, regional and national levels, and will act as a mentor to staff as they develop their careers.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide regional and national leadership in the growth, capture, and delivery of professional services contracts in asset management services.

• Assist the National Directors, Regional Practice Leads, and Bridge Technical Directors related to pursuits, lending technical input to strategy and proposals

• Provide technical advisory services to clients 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 and national conferences for industry organizations in bridge asset management.

• Provide national leadership and capture of asset management industry related research projects.

• Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships across Michael Baker offices and external organizations

• Provide technical and management expertise and guidance to staff; provide technical reassurance to Michael Baker clients and stakeholders

• Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through coaching and mentoring and identification of technical resources within area of subject matter expertise

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

• 20+ years of relevant experience

• B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred

• PE License

• Considered an industry leader 

• Ability to effectively network and influence at peer levels

• Ability to develop excellent analysis and technical solutions for complex challenges

• Solid communication and relationship building skills, both internally and externally

 

COMPENSATION

 

The approximate base compensation range for this position is $220,000-$270,000. 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.  

 

BENEFITS​

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   ​

• Medical, dental, vision insurance   ​

• 401 (k) 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 

 

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 12/15/2026.

 

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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.