Traffic Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Lead the planning, design, and delivery of traffic engineering projects for FDOT and local agency clients throughout Florida and the Southeast .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic engineering project management, including planning, design, and delivery for FDOT and local agencies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project compliance with standards and quality objectives.

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Traffic Engineering Project ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) License in FloridaMicroStation ProficiencyClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Team-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Traffic EngineeringTransportation DesignProject SchedulingBudget ManagementEngineering DesignPlan ReviewScope DevelopmentTechnical Proposal DevelopmentConstruction SupportPerformance Feedback

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentorshipTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

FDOTTransportation ProjectsMultidisciplinary TeamsClient SatisfactionBusiness DevelopmentContract NegotiationsTechnical StandardsProfessional OrganizationsProject Delivery ProcessesMunicipalities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of traffic engineering projects for FDOT and local agency clients throughout Florida and the Southeast
Manage and deliver traffic engineering projects from pursuit through final design and construction support
Serve as Project Manager for FDOT and local agency transportation projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance, project direction, and mentorship
Develop engineering designs and oversee preliminary and final plan sets using MicroStation and other design tools
Coordinate with roadway, drainage, structures, planning, and environmental teams
Manage project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Serve as primary client contact and maintain client satisfaction
Support business development, including opportunity identification, pursuit strategies, technical proposals, and presentations
Lead and participate in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
Help secure new work with FDOT, municipalities, counties, and transportation agencies
Assist with contract negotiations, scope development, and fee proposals
Review plans, specifications, and technical documents for compliance and quality
Oversee design technicians and junior engineers to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career growth planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required
8+ years of traffic engineering and transportation design experience
Proven experience managing FDOT and local agency transportation projects
Demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development activities
Track record of pursuing, winning, and successfully delivering transportation projects
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with MicroStation required
Knowledge of FDOT criteria, standards, and project delivery processes preferred
Established relationships with FDOT districts, municipalities, counties, and transportation agencies throughout Florida preferred
Experience leading proposal pursuits and capture strategies preferred
Previous supervisory or team management experience preferred
Active participation in professional organizations such as ITE, ASCE, or FES 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
Hybrid work arrangement