Senior Project Manager – Aviation
Michael Baker International
PMP
Senior Project Manager – Traffic Engineering
Michael Baker International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hamilton • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $145,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead a 30+ person Traffic Engineering and ITS team, coordinating with multidisciplinary staff across regional offices.
- 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.
- Monitor scope changes, identify additional service needs, and manage budgets and schedules.
- Mentor staff and foster professional development across engineering and project management disciplines.
- Represent Michael Baker International in professional organizations, public meetings, and client engagements.
- Drive strategic growth in emerging technologies including EV infrastructure, ITS, and connected/autonomous vehicle systems.
- Ensure QA/QC practices across all traffic engineering work in the region
Requirements
- 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).
- Proven experience with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NJTA, and other regional agencies.
- 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.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance
Benefits
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
traffic engineeringroadway designproject managementQA/QC practicesbudget managementscope managementEV infrastructureITSconnected vehicle systemsautonomous vehicle systems
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringteam-buildingcommunicationpublic speakingproposal writingclient presentationsstrategic project deliveryadaptabilityinnovation
Certifications
PE licensePTOE certification
