Roadway Project Manager
About The Position
HIGHWAY PRACTICE Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Roadway Project Manager with years of progressive experience in transportation and roadway design. This role will lead multidisciplinary project teams, drive design quality and efficiency, and support the growth and mentorship of emerging engineers while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. What You'll Do: Lead, manage, and oversee roadway and transportation design projects from initial concept development through final design. Utilize OpenRoads Designer for geometric layout, corridor modeling, digital terrain modeling, and plan production. Prepare, review, and approve engineering analyses, design calculations, technical reports, and detailed construction drawings. Collaborate with clients, state and local agencies, and internal technical disciplines to ensure project goals, standards, and schedules are met. Conduct and oversee comprehensive quality control/quality assurance reviews aligned with applicable standards (AASHTO, DOT, and local guidelines). Mentor, guide, and support junior engineers and design staff, fostering technical growth and performance excellence. Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, project work plans, and budgeting efforts. Identify design challenges and develop innovative, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, specifically in roadway and transportation design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mississippi
- Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer required.
- Strong knowledge of AASHTO and DOT roadway design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and team‑management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and oversee roadway and transportation design projects from initial concept development through final design.
- Utilize OpenRoads Designer for geometric layout, corridor modeling, digital terrain modeling, and plan production.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering analyses, design calculations, technical reports, and detailed construction drawings.
- Collaborate with clients, state and local agencies, and internal technical disciplines to ensure project goals, standards, and schedules are met.
- Conduct and oversee comprehensive quality control/quality assurance reviews aligned with applicable standards (AASHTO, DOT, and local guidelines).
- Mentor, guide, and support junior engineers and design staff, fostering technical growth and performance excellence.
- Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, project work plans, and budgeting efforts.
- Identify design challenges and develop innovative, cost‑effective engineering solutions.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
