Transportation Director

Michael Baker International

. Oversee the daily management and operations of transportation-related projects and pursuits .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transportation project management, including design, budget oversight, and compliance with quality assurance practices. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while driving business development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil EngineeringKentucky Professional Engineer’s (PE) License15+ Years Of Transportation Design ExperienceStrong Project Delivery Track RecordSupervisory And Mentoring Skills

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Hard Skills

Transportation Project DesignProject ManagementBudget OversightQuality ManagementProposal DevelopmentClient OutreachStrategic PlanningDesign-Build Project ExperienceTechnical GuidanceMulti-Discipline Project Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam PlayerMentoring SkillsStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Kentucky Professional Engineer’s (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsKYTCQuality Assurance PracticesBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationshipsCapture PlanningProposal WritingPublic SpeakingEngineering JudgmentDynamic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the daily management and operations of transportation-related projects and pursuits
Lead a team of engineers and designers in transportation project design and plan preparation
Lead, assign, and review project delivery team work, providing technical guidance and oversight
Oversee projects to ensure they meet agreed-upon scope, budget, and schedule
Ensure compliance with quality management and quality assurance practices
Coach, develop, and mentor staff
Coordinate business development activities, including project pursuits, client outreach, marketing, teaming arrangements, capture planning, proposal development and review, and interview preparation and delivery
Lead strategic planning and build relationships with key client decision-makers
Maintain and enhance client relationships, generate opportunities, and develop new clients
Coordinate with Great Lakes Region transportation leadership on resource planning, business development, and project execution
Serve as a project manager on multi-discipline transportation design projects
Monitor and control the department's annual operating budget
Participate in professional organizations within the Kentucky transportation community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Kentucky Professional Engineer’s (PE) license
15+ years of transportation design experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Experience with KYTC and Design-Build project experience is a plus
Demonstrated supervisory and mentoring skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, presentation skills, public speaking, and problem-solving abilities
Strong track record of successful project delivery
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks
Drive to be a leader within the company and the professional community
Strong engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence
Team player with strategic thinking skills, a passion for mentoring junior staff, and a genuine enjoyment of the work

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