Transportation Project Manager

Michael Baker International

Transportation Project Manager leading Virginia Transportation Projects as part of Michael Baker International’s growing engineering team. Focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for VDOT and local governments.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multidisciplinary teams through highway, bridge, traffic, hydraulic, and supporting services to deliver complex projects seamlessly and successfully
Lead highway analysis, design, reports, plan production, specification, estimates, etc. for state and local clients
Lead large-scale highway, bridge, and/or trail projects with multiple disciplines and subconsultants
Provide technical guidance on highway design related items
Implement and/or conduct QA/QC procedures of highway tasks and projects
Arrange, prepare, and conduct meetings both internally and externally
Prepare scope, budget, and schedule for clients as well as internally
Prepare invoicing and complete billing for assigned projects
Train and/or mentor junior staff
Lead client engagement and marketing activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
15+ years of experience performing and managing roadway design
Professional engineer (PE) registration in Virginia
Experience managing and delivering VDOT and Virginia municipal client projects
Experience designing utility systems and coordinating public and private utilities
Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff
Experience managing conventional and/or design-build projects
Working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
Develop and deliver project scopes of work, within negotiated budgets and schedules
Demonstrated ability to manage project teams across multiple departments, offices, and with several subconsultants
Establish clear lines of communication within project team and with client
Familiarity with client's requirements, challenges, and key areas of interest for growth
Established relationships with regional clients and other subconsultants
Occasional to moderate travel may be required

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

roadway designhighway analysisbridge designtraffic designhydraulic designutility systems designQA/QC proceduresproject scope developmentbudget managementschedule management

Soft Skills

team managementclient engagementmentoringcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingmeeting facilitationrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia