Roadway Department Manager

Michael Baker International

. Lead a team of engineers and designers in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for KYTC and other local clients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading transportation project design and delivery, with a strong focus on client relationship management, budget oversight, and team mentorship. Possesses a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky and extensive experience in highway and roadway design.

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Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseHighway And Roadway Design ExperienceProject Delivery OversightClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership And Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Transportation Project DesignBudget Development And OversightProposal WritingProject SchedulingScope Change Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring SkillsLeadership Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License In Kentucky

Industry Keywords

KYTCRoadway Improvement ProjectsHighway Improvement ProjectsStrategic PositioningClient Service Action Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers and designers in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and interstate improvement projects for KYTC and other local clients
Deliver projects according to agreed plans, budgets, programs, and quality objectives
Lead, assign, and review project delivery team work
Provide technical guidance and oversight for transportation project design
Check work progress and identify scope changes and additional services
Mentor and develop staff
Develop and oversee budgets and schedules
Build and maintain relationships with key client decision makers
Monitor upcoming project advertisements and changes in client organizations
Lead proposal strategies and content and participate in interviews to win work
Participate visibly and actively in the Kentucky Transportation community through professional organizations
Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with local clients
Set the vision for growth and lead market awareness
Develop targeted client service action plans for KYTC, counties, and cities
Coordinate staff workload with other transportation departments
Lead and participate in strategic positioning for major highway or roadway project opportunities, including alternative delivery projects
Ensure successful contracting and project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky required
10+ years of highway and/or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility
KYTC and/or other local client experience is a must
Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required
Strong track record of overseeing successful project delivery
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts
Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence
Michael Baker International performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

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