Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Overview

Lead a 30+ traffic engineering team, oversee design projects, mentor staff, and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities

• scope management
• traffic design
• team leadership
• qa/qc
• client engagement
• strategic growth

Tasks

-Monitor scope changes, identify additional service needs, and manage budgets and schedules. -Manage all aspects of traffic and roadway design projects—from concept through execution—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. -Oversee project teams, assign tasks, review deliverables, and provide technical guidance across highway, arterial, and local roadway projects. -Lead a 30+ person Traffic Engineering and ITS team, coordinating with multidisciplinary staff across regional offices. -Ensure QA/QC practices across all traffic engineering work in the region -Represent Michael Baker International in professional organizations, public meetings, and client engagements. -Mentor staff and foster professional development across engineering and project management disciplines. -Drive strategic growth in emerging technologies including EV infrastructure, ITS, and connected/autonomous vehicle systems.

Requirements

• 20+ years
• leadership
• communication
• proposal writing
• njdot
• pe license

What You Bring

-It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. -20+ years of progressive experience in traffic and/or roadway design. -Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills. -Exceptional communication abilities—written, verbal, and public speaking. -Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery. -Proven experience with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NJTA, and other regional agencies. -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. -PE license in New Jersey and/or New York (required); PTOE certification (highly preferred).

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About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

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Security Clearance

-drug-free workplace policy. -pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.