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’s Detroit office is currently seeking a qualified Project Manager – Roadway/Highway 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.
What You'll Do:
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 10+ 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)
Compensation:
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.
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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Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
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Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 10+ 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 various Transportation/Public Works projects
- Strong leadership drive within the company and professional community
- Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
