Project Manager – Roadway/Highway

Michael Baker International

Project Manager overseeing Transportation projects with Michael Baker International's Detroit office. Leading design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and civil improvement projects.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, and quality objectives.
Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff members.
Build and maintain client relationships, lead proposal development, and prepare for and participate in interviews.
Actively engage with professional organizations such as ACEC and ASCE to maintain visibility in the engineering community.
Collaborate with the Department Manager to build targeted client service action plans for the Michigan market.
Contribute to strategic positioning efforts for roadway, highway, and civil project opportunities.
Oversee client relationships and ensure the application of Michael Baker International services aligns with both client and company interests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
10+ years of Transportation/Public Works experience with increasing responsibilities
PE License in Michigan, or ability to obtain within 6 months of onboarding
Proven track record of successfully delivering a variety of Transportation/Public Works projects for city, county, and state agencies
Strong leadership drive within the company and the professional community
Excellent engineering judgment with a commitment to quality and financial excellence
Strong proposal writing and presentation skills (Desirable)

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

Civil EngineeringTransportation projectsPublic Works projectsProject deliveryProposal developmentQuality objectivesBudget managementScope managementEngineering judgmentFinancial excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipClient relationship managementCollaborationCommunicationStrategic positioningTeam managementInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringPE License in Michigan