Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Transportation Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

Transportation EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeColumbia, SC, USA$190k - $210k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
At least 20 years of relevant design experience is required.
A South Carolina Professional Engineer license is required, or the ability to obtain South Carolina licensure within 6–12 months.
Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK is required.
Experience with OpenRoads Designer is required.
Experience with ArcGIS is required.
Strong knowledge of SCDOT projects, standards, and procedures is required.
Experience leading and delivering complex transportation projects is required.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
Lead transportation design efforts for bid-build and design-build projects.
Prepare cost estimates and technical reports.
Coordinate permitting efforts with applicable agencies.
Provide technical leadership and project oversight.
Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders to deliver transportation projects.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Major Projects to join our Transportation team in Columbia, South Carolina. This position will support a variety of complex transportation projects, including both traditional bid-build and design-build delivery.

The successful candidate will bring extensive transportation design experience, strong knowledge of SCDOT requirements, and the ability to lead projects while mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.

What You'll Do

Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
Lead transportation design efforts for bid-build and design-build projects.
Prepare cost estimates and technical reports.
Coordinate permitting efforts with applicable agencies.
Provide technical leadership and project oversight.
Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver transportation projects.

What You Need To Suceed

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
20+ years of relevant design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure within 6–12 months.
Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK.
Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
Experience with ArcGIS.
Strong knowledge of SCDOT projects, standards, and procedures.
Experience leading and delivering complex transportation projects.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $190,000–$210,000 per year. 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.

Why Choose Us

Leadership opportunities and upward mobility
Professional and personal development opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects across five verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). Its work covers bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation design, as well as planning, architecture, environment, construction and program management. The company uses modern technologies such as intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety SaaS to support projects. With over 4,900 employees in more than 90 offices, it differentiates itself through long-standing experience (80+ years), breadth of services, and a collaborative, innovative culture aimed at delivering high-quality solutions. Its goal is to make a difference for clients and communities by evolving into a full-service engineering and consulting firm through collaboration and technological advancement.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1940

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