Project Manager – Roadway/Highway

Michael Baker International•Dearborn, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is a Top 20 transportation firm with a comprehensive team of professionals in transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. The Detroit office is seeking a qualified Project Manager – Roadway/Highway to join their team. This role will involve working on a variety of Transportation projects in the Great Lakes Region, including roadway design and rehabilitation, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, signing and striping, traffic signals, and traffic control plans. The Project Manager will lead a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects for Michigan State, City, and County agencies.

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.