Transportation Project Manager
About The Position
TRANSPORTATION 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 International is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our Florida Transportation Team, with the position based in Tallahassee, Florida. What You'll Do: Demonstrate expertise and strong relationships with FDOT and local government public works infrastructure projects. Provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation projects throughout Florida, leading and mentoring project teams in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies. Lead plan production for conventional design‑bid‑build and potentially design‑build highway projects. Review the work of other professionals, including QA/QC, mentoring, training, and staff development. Maintain a broad understanding of highway transportation facility design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures, and traffic components. Develop pursuit capture plans to win new work and strengthen client relationships. Support proposal development, letters of interest, interviews, and client presentations. Manage project financials, schedules, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- 10+ years of transportation project experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proven seller‑doer track record
- Strong technical background in transportation engineering
- Critical thinking and conceptual planning skills
- Ability to lead client‑facing, interdisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff
- Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to manage at a high level
Nice To Haves
- FDOT roadway final design experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering design and oversight in the successful delivery of transportation projects throughout Florida
- Lead and mentor project teams in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for FDOT, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies
- Lead plan production for conventional design‑bid‑build and potentially design‑build highway projects
- Review the work of other professionals, including QA/QC, mentoring, training, and staff development
- Maintain a broad understanding of highway transportation facility design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures, and traffic components
- Develop pursuit capture plans to win new work and strengthen client relationships
- Support proposal development, letters of interest, interviews, and client presentations
- Manage project financials, schedules, risks, and mitigation strategies
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
Manager
