Project Manager - Transportation

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.

Michael Baker International’s Detroit office is currently seeking a qualified Project Manager – Transportation to join our team! Working within our Detroit Transportation Engineering Department, the Project Manager will work on a wide variety of Transportation projects throughout the Great Lakes Region. Our 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.

• The successful candidate will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
• Will 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 12-15 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
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills (Desirable)

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $179,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.