Senior Project Manager - Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker International • Hamilton Township, NJ

79d • $126,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a dynamic Transportation Project Manager to join our Highway/Civil team and lead engineering design and delivery of roadway, highway, and freeway projects across New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact infrastructure initiatives for NJDOT, NJTA, municipal, county, toll, and transit agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Transportation infrastructure projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New Jersey.
• Proven experience with NJDOT and NJTA roadway design projects and delivery protocols.
• Strong technical background in transportation engineering: planning, preliminary design, final design, and PS&E.
• Skilled in developing contract documents including plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead project tasks and contribute to business development efforts.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and client-facing.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage high-level project execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plan preparation and design execution for conventional design-bid-build projects.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOT's Capital Project Delivery Process and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews, provide staff training, and support professional development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on staffing, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Manage hybrid teams across local and regional offices.
• Apply broad expertise in roadway design, drainage/stormwater management, permitting, structures, and traffic engineering.
• Demonstrate expertise with Departments of Transportation and public works infrastructure projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree