Roadway Department Manager

Michael Baker International

Roadway Department Manager leading a team at Michael Baker International in Central Florida. Overseeing transportation projects, strategy, and client relationships while mentoring engineers and designers.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead & Inspire: Grow and mentor a dynamic team of engineers and designers delivering roadway, highway, traffic, and interstate improvement projects.
Drive Success: Oversee project delivery from concept to completion—ensuring quality, budget, and schedule excellence.
Strategic Leadership: Develop client service plans, anticipate market trends, and stay ahead of upcoming opportunities.
Business Development: Lead winning proposals, shape pursuit strategies, and represent Michael Baker International at industry events and professional organizations.
Collaborate: Work closely with Florida leadership and cross-office teams to optimize resources and deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (or related) and Florida PE license.
Experience: 12+ years in transportation design (highway, roadway, traffic, or structural) with 6+ years in leadership roles.
Connections: Strong relationships with FDOT Districts One & Five, CFX, FTE, MPOs, and municipal clients.
Skills: Exceptional communication, proposal writing, public speaking, and problem-solving abilities.
Track Record: Proven success in project delivery and leading winning proposals.
Flexibility: Ability to travel up to 25% within Central Florida.

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

transportation designhighway designroadway designtraffic designstructural designproject deliveryproposal writingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpublic speakingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s in Civil EngineeringFlorida PE license