Senior Project Manager – Highway

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager leading high profile highway projects in Chicago for Michael Baker International. Overseeing project delivery from concept to construction, mentoring teams, and building client relationships.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,478 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage roadway and highway projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and local agencies from planning through construction
Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and quality to ensure successful project delivery
Provide technical leadership in roadway design, modeling, and plan production using MicroStation/OpenRoads
Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary project teams across multiple offices and subconsultants
Review plans, reports, and proposals to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality standards
Conduct QA/QC reviews and resolve technical challenges as projects progress
Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting client satisfaction and long‑term partnerships
Support proposal development and help position teams for future work opportunities
Mentor and support staff development while fostering a collaborative team environment
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to successfully advance project approvals
Travel occasionally to support project and client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois, or ability to obtain within four months of hire
15+ years of transportation experience, with proven success managing complex highway projects
Experience delivering IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and Illinois Local Agency projects strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, including scope, budget, and schedule control
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and solve complex technical challenges
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with clients and internal teams
Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and ProjectWise
Additional certifications such as PMP or PTOE are a plus, but not 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 designmodelingplan productionproject managementQA/QC reviewsbudget controlschedule controltechnical leadershiptransportation experiencecomplex highway projects

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingteam managementproblem solvingstaff developmentcollaborationclient satisfactionmentoringchange management

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)PMPPTOE