Illinois Transportation Market Lead-P/T

CORPORATE PRACTICE  

Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 85 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which has ultimately brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Development, Legal or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve. 

DESCRIPTION

The Illinois Transportation Market Lead is a senior growth leader and enterprise integrator responsible for accelerating growth and brand recognition by unifying MBI’s Engineering, Consulting, and Technology capabilities across all transportation and infrastructure markets within Illinois and adjacent states. This role is designed for a high‑energy, entrepreneurial leader who is fundamentally grounded, future‑focused, and passionate about solving complex client challenges through integrated solutions. The Illinois Transportation Market Lead will lead and enable regional growth by strengthening existing client relationships, developing new partnerships across MBI’s service offerings, advancing priority pursuits and top opportunities, supporting group vertical pipeline development, and championing unified people, culture, and brand presence. While the role does not carry direct P&L or delegated authority, it is critical to driving measurable regional and local growth. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regional Growth & Strategic Pursuits

• Develop and execute regional growth plans aligned with MBI’s enterprise strategy
• Drive key pursuit identification and capture across all verticals
• Coordinate cross‑business line collaboration to develop new opportunities with key clients bring the best of MBI

2. Client Account Leadership

• Partner with business line leaders to guide, influence, and implement client account management plans
• Deepen executive‑level client relationships and expand MBI’s footprint within priority accounts
• Ensure integrated solutions that leverage Engineering, Consulting, and Technology capabilities

3. Pipeline & Market Activation

• Increase the volume and quality of leads and pipeline, aligned to strategic growth priorities
• Provide direction and market insight to local teams to strengthen early‑stage opportunity development
• Act as a visible growth catalyst across local and regional markets

4. People, Culture & Engagement

• Champion unified people and culture initiatives across all business lines
• Reinforce a common employee experience, including leadership engagement and programs 
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and shared accountability for growth

5. Regional Governments Relations and Brand Leadership

• Serve as a senior ambassador for the Michael Baker International brand in the region and local markets
• Develop and expand MBI relationships at the state and local levels to become the solution of choice for integrated solutions
• Manage and implement statewide and local government affairs plans
• Represent MBI at strategic government and meetings
• Represent local offices and services lines to the MBI PAC for recommendations of support
• Build and sustain strong external relationships with clients, partners, and influencers
• Advise executive leadership on local and regional not for profit and charitable engagements
• Ensure consistent “One MBI” messaging and experience in all regional engagements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 20 years of experience in a leadership role
• Proven senior leader with a growth, client, and enterprise mindset
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration 
• Strong regional ties to the business community
• Strong executive presence with the ability to connect strategy to action
• Deep appreciation for integrated services and complex solution selling
• Entrepreneurial, optimistic, and energized by building something enduring