Transportation Planning Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Manage and support transportation planning, traffic, corridor, safety, and multimodal projects.

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation planning and traffic engineering, with a strong focus on project management, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in analyzing transportation data and developing comprehensive planning documents and recommendations.

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Transportation PlanningTraffic EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical WritingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Traffic Operations AnalysisSafety AnalysisCapacity AnalysisTraffic ForecastingMultimodal Improvements EvaluationData AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationPlanning Document DevelopmentBudget ManagementSchedule Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AICPPE Licensure

Industry Keywords

Corridor StudiesTransportation Safety PlansFeasibility StudiesPublic Sector ClientsDOT CoordinationMPO CoordinationStakeholder EngagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support transportation planning, traffic, corridor, safety, and multimodal projects.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and multidisciplinary teams.
Conduct and oversee traffic operations, safety, capacity, and transportation planning analyses.
Develop traffic forecasts and evaluate existing and future transportation conditions.
Evaluate roadway, intersection, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and multimodal improvements.
Support corridor studies, transportation safety plans, feasibility studies, and long-range planning efforts.
Analyze traffic, crash, land-use, demographic, and transportation data to develop recommendations.
Prepare technical reports, planning documents, presentations, maps, and exhibits.
Lead and support client meetings, public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate with DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, regional agencies, and other public-sector partners.
Support proposals, scopes, fee estimates, grant opportunities, and business development efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, project management, or a related field.
Experience with corridor, traffic, safety, multimodal, and transportation planning projects.
Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, priorities, and deliverables.
Experience working with DOTs, municipalities, MPOs, regional agencies, or other public-sector clients.
Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
AICP or PE licensure preferred, but not required.
Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs 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
Tuition Reimbursement