Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Senior Transportation Project Manager

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$140k - $200k

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
A Professional Engineer license is required; a Wisconsin PE license is preferred, or the candidate must be able to obtain reciprocity.
At least 15 years of transportation engineering and project management experience are required.
Proven experience delivering highway and roadway projects for WisDOT, counties, municipalities, Design-Build, and other public-sector clients is required.
Experience managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, quality, and multidisciplinary project teams is required.
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required.
Experience with roadway design, corridor modeling, plan production, and digital project delivery is required.
Established relationships with WisDOT and local agency stakeholders throughout Wisconsin are required.
Strong leadership, client relationship management, business development, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal development through final delivery.
Lead project teams in roadway design, plan production, quality assurance and quality control reviews, and technical analyses.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and fee proposals.
Build and maintain client relationships while supporting strategic business development initiatives throughout Wisconsin.
Coordinate engineers, technicians, and subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Monitor project performance, financials, staffing utilization, and project risks.
Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to engineering staff.
Support transportation design efforts using OpenRoads Designer and other digital delivery tools.
Collaborate with regional leadership to expand the transportation practice across Wisconsin.
Lead pursuits and proposal development and support transportation practice growth initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Wisconsin PE licensure is preferred, or the ability to obtain reciprocity.
PMP certification is a plus.
Multi-state PE licensure is a plus.

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 Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our growing teams in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This leadership role combines project management, technical expertise, client relationship management, and business development. The successful candidate will have experience delivering transportation and roadway projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), counties, municipalities, and Design-Build clients while leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineering staff.

What You’ll Do:

Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal development through final delivery.
Lead project teams in roadway design, plan production, QA/QC reviews, and technical analyses.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and fee proposals.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting strategic business development initiatives throughout Wisconsin.
Coordinate engineers, technicians, and subconsultants to successfully deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Monitor project performance, financials, staffing utilization, and project risks.
Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to engineering staff.
Support transportation design efforts utilizing OpenRoads Designer and other digital delivery tools.
Collaborate with regional leadership to expand Michael Baker's transportation practice across Wisconsin.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Wisconsin PE preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity.
15+ years of transportation engineering and project management experience.
Proven experience delivering highway and roadway projects for WisDOT, counties, municipalities, Design-Build, and other public-sector clients.
Strong leadership, client relationship management, business development, and communication skills.
Experience managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, quality, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
Experience with roadway design, corridor modeling, plan production, and digital project delivery.
Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff.
Established relationships with WisDOT and local agency stakeholders throughout Wisconsin.
Experience leading pursuits, proposal development, and transportation practice growth initiatives.
PMP certification and multi-state PE licensure are a plus.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000. 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.

Why Choose Us:

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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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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