Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Transportation Project Manager

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTallahassee, FL, USA$120k - $170k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of transportation project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Florida Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain it within six 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 and ability to manage at a high level.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expertise and maintain strong relationships on Florida Department of Transportation and local government public works infrastructure projects.
Provide engineering design and oversight for transportation project delivery throughout Florida, leading and mentoring project teams in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and freeway projects for transportation departments, municipalities, counties, and tolling agencies.
Lead plan production for conventional design-bid-build and potentially design-build highway projects.
Review other professionals’ work, including quality assurance and quality control, 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.

Desired Qualifications

Florida Department of Transportation roadway final design experience.

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.

What You Need to Succeed:

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
FDOT roadway final design experience preferred
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

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 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:

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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