Senior Transportation Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal through delivery .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 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 guidance and mentorship to engineering teams. Proficient in utilizing OpenRoads Designer and other digital delivery tools to ensure successful project execution for public-sector clients.

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Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementOpenRoads DesignerMinnesota Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignPlan ProductionQA/QC ReviewsTechnical AnalysesCorridor ModelingDigital Project DeliveryBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementMultidisciplinary Team ManagementDesign-Build Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationProjectWiseBluebeamMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMulti-State PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsHighway ProjectsMnDOTPublic-Sector Clients

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage transportation and roadway projects from proposal through 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 business development efforts
Coordinate engineers, technicians, and subconsultants to deliver projects on time and within budget
Monitor project performance, financials, and resource utilization
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff
Support transportation design efforts utilizing OpenRoads Designer and digital delivery tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license required
15+ years of transportation engineering and project management experience
Proven experience delivering highway and roadway projects for MnDOT, county, municipal, and other public-sector clients
Strong leadership, client relationship management, business development, and communication skills
Experience managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, quality, and multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Experience with roadway design, corridor modeling, plan production, and digital project delivery
Design-Build experience, PMP certification, multi-state PE licensure, and staff mentorship experience are preferred

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