Department Manager - Traffic

Description

• Develop traffic engineering design plans including signals, ITS, pavement markings, signing, and illumination.
• Oversee operational performance, including direct labor ratio, utilization goals, and resource planning.
• Build and maintain client relationships; identify new opportunities and ensure high-quality performance on existing contracts.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for traffic engineering solutions.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Manager for multiple projects.
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff to meet current and future project needs.
• Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare and implement best practices.
• Identify training opportunities and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Lead strategic pursuits, develop capture plans, and craft winning proposals.
• Conduct traffic analysis including forecasting, modeling, and simulation.
• Support corridor planning studies and multimodal transportation planning.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented on all department projects.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, quality, and technical excellence.
• Mentor engineering personnel in technical and management competencies.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.
• Drive business development initiatives and expand Michael Baker’s presence in the Southeast region.

Requirements

• TE, PTOE, and/or RSP1 certifications preferred.
• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering complex projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong leadership and business development skills.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Willingness to travel within the United States as needed.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with traffic engineering software such as GIS, MicroStation, TransCAD, SignCAD, VISSIM, GuideSign, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
• 10–15 years of experience in traffic engineering, including planning, modeling, analysis, and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance