About the role
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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