Roadway Department Manager

Michael Baker International

. Lead a team of engineers and designers in planning, designing, and delivering roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for ODOT and local agency clients .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading transportation projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality results within established scope, budget, and schedule. Possesses strong client relationship management and business development skills, with a focus on strategic planning and growth in the transportation sector.

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Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseHighway And Roadway Design ExperienceProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership And Development

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Hard Skills

Transportation Project DeliveryQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Budget ManagementSchedule ManagementProposal DevelopmentDesign-Build KnowledgeEngineering Judgment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring And Supervising StaffCollaborationClient Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringOhio PE License Preferred

Industry Keywords

ODOTPublic-Sector ClientsTransportation IndustryStakeholder EngagementProfessional Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers and designers in planning, designing, and delivering roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for ODOT and local agency clients
Deliver projects in alignment with established scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Provide technical leadership, oversight, and QA/QC review for transportation projects
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Oversee department staffing, workload management, budgets, and project schedules
Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers and stakeholders throughout Ohio
Support strategic planning, identify opportunities, and position Michael Baker for future growth
Lead proposal development, pursuit strategies, and interview presentations to win new work
Coordinate resources and project delivery with transportation teams across Michael Baker International
Represent the firm through professional organizations, industry conferences, and transportation-related committees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Ohio PE preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity
10+ years of highway and roadway design experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for ODOT, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients
Proven success managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong client relationship management and business development skills
Experience mentoring, supervising, and developing engineering staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, presentations, and public speaking
Strong track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Knowledge of alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build, is a plus
Established relationships within Ohio's transportation industry are highly desirable
Demonstrated leadership within professional organizations and the transportation community
Strong engineering judgment with a commitment to quality, innovation, and financial performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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