Project Manager – Roadway/Highway

Michael Baker International•Dearborn, MI

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Detroit office is currently seeking a qualified Project Manager – Roadway/Highway to join their team. Working within the Detroit Transportation Engineering Department, the Project Manager will work on a wide variety of Transportation projects throughout the Great Lakes Region. The team focuses on a multitude of projects including, but not limited to roadway design and rehabilitation, bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects, and other traditional public improvement projects such as signing and striping, traffic signals, and traffic control plans. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for State, City, and County agencies in Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
10+ years of Transportation/Public Works experience with increasing responsibilities
PE License in Michigan, or ability to obtain within 6 months of onboarding
Proven track record of successfully delivering a variety of Transportation/Public Works projects for city, county, and state agencies
Strong leadership drive within the company and the professional community
Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence

Nice To Haves

Strong proposal writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff members.
Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposal development, and prepare for and participate in interviews.
Actively engage with professional organizations such as ACEC and ASCE to maintain visibility in the engineering community.
Collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Michigan market.
Contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities.
Oversee client relationships and ensure the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests.