Senior Bridge Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Manage bridge projects from planning and design through construction support .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage bridge projects from planning and design through construction support
Serve as Project Manager and Engineer of Record on bridge and structural projects
Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams and subconsultants
Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality control for assigned projects
Act as primary point of contact with MDOT, counties, cities, and local agencies
Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationships
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to staff development
Ensure compliance with AASHTO, MDOT standards, and agency requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of bridge engineering experience, including project management
Proven experience managing MDOT and Michigan local agency (LAP) projects
Strong background in bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection projects
Experience with Michigan agency standards, procedures, and deliverables
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

bridge engineeringproject managementbridge designrehabilitationinspectionquality controlscope managementschedule managementbudget managementmulti-disciplinary coordination

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationclient-facingmentoringteam coordinationbusiness developmentrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license