Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Michael Baker International

The Role

Overview

Lead 30+ traffic/ITS team, manage design projects, drive growth in NJ/NY transportation.

Key Responsibilities

  • client interaction
  • budget management
  • design management
  • qa/qc
  • its coordination
  • tech strategy

Tasks

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

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

What You Bring

-20+ years of progressive experience in traffic and/or roadway design. -PE license in New Jersey and/or New York (required); PTOE certification (highly preferred). -Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery. -Exceptional communication abilities—written, verbal, and public speaking. -Proven experience with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NJTA, and other regional agencies. -Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills. -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Defense Contractors

Data Centers

Aerospace

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Higher Education

Aviation

Rail and Transit

Federal Government