Senior Project Manager – Roadway, Bridge

Michael Baker International

. Lead and manage roadway and/or bridge projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agencies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing roadway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with IDOT and Illinois Tollway standards while leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in project management, technical leadership, and client relationship building to drive successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) License15+ Years Transportation Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsMicroStation/OpenRoads Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignBridge DesignProject DeliveryPhase I Project ManagementPhase II Project ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Risk ManagementTechnical LeadershipModelingPlan Production

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationOpenRoadsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectBluebeamProjectWise

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPTOESE

Industry Keywords

IDOTIllinois TollwayLocal Agency ProjectsTransportation EngineeringProject Approvals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage roadway and/or bridge projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agencies
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and overall project delivery
Provide technical leadership in roadway or bridge design, modeling, and plan production
Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices and coordinate with subconsultants
Review plans, reports, and proposals for accuracy, compliance, and quality
Lead QA/QC efforts, identify project risks, and resolve technical and project delivery challenges
Build and maintain client relationships and support client satisfaction and long-term partnerships
Support proposal development, business development, and pursuit of future project opportunities
Mentor staff and foster a collaborative team environment
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to advance project approvals
Travel occasionally to support project and client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or ability to obtain within four months of hire
15+ years of transportation engineering experience
Demonstrated success managing complex Phase I and/or Phase II roadway and/or bridge projects
Experience delivering IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and Illinois Local Agency projects strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, including managing scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and project risk
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage change, and resolve complex technical challenges
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and ProjectWise
PMP, PTOE, SE, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus but not required

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
Flexible remote work as part of a hybrid work schedule