Project Manager

Michael Baker International

Project Manager overseeing Phase I and II engineering design for transportation projects in Chicago area. Leading teams and managing client relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,478 - $180,344 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery of municipal and local agency transportation projects
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate internal staff and subconsultants
Oversee Phase I and Phase II design in accordance with IDOT standards and MFT requirements
Monitor project performance, financials, schedules, and risk; prepare internal and client reports
Maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and ensure safety and compliance standards are met
Approve project-related administrative items including timesheets and project charges
Conduct QA/QC reviews and resolve technical challenges as projects progress
Support proposal development and help position teams for future work opportunities
Travel occasionally to support project and client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience working on Illinois DOT and/or local agency transportation projects
Required experience with IDOT Bureau of Local Roads projects; Tollway experience is a plus
Project background in roadway, utilities, public works, streetscape, and federally funded programs
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Illinois P.E. license (or ability to obtain within six months)
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management skills
Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and MS Office
Ability to manage teams across multiple offices and coordinate with clients and stakeholders

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

project managementPhase I designPhase II designQA/QC reviewsbudget managementschedule managementrisk managementstaffingdelivery managementproposal development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingchange managementclient relationship managementteam coordinationbusiness developmentinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillstechnical challenge resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringIllinois P.E. license