Senior Transportation Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal development through final delivery .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing transportation and roadway projects, including project scope, budget, and schedule management, while providing technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams. Proven ability to build client relationships and support business development initiatives within the public sector in Wisconsin.

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Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementOpenRoads DesignerProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignPlan ProductionQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)Corridor ModelingDigital Project Delivery

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationBusiness Development

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationProjectWiseBluebeamMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

WisDOTPublic-Sector ClientsDesign-BuildStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal development through final delivery
Lead project teams in roadway design, plan production, QA/QC reviews, and technical analyses
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and fee proposals
Build and maintain client relationships while supporting strategic business development initiatives throughout Wisconsin
Coordinate engineers, technicians, and subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
Monitor project performance, financials, staffing utilization, and project risks
Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to engineering staff
Support transportation design efforts using OpenRoads Designer and other digital delivery tools
Collaborate with regional leadership to expand Michael Baker's transportation practice across Wisconsin

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Wisconsin PE preferred or ability to obtain reciprocity
15+ years of transportation engineering and project management experience
Proven experience delivering highway and roadway projects for WisDOT, counties, municipalities, Design-Build, and other public-sector clients
Strong leadership, client relationship management, business development, and communication skills
Experience managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, quality, and multidisciplinary project teams
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Experience with roadway design, corridor modeling, plan production, and digital project delivery
Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
Established relationships with WisDOT and local agency stakeholders throughout Wisconsin
Experience leading pursuits, proposal development, and transportation practice growth initiatives
PMP certification and multi-state PE licensure are a plus
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