Senior Project Manager – Highway/Roadway & Transit Design

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager leading highway, roadway, and transit design projects at Michael Baker International. Responsible for complex civil engineering tasks and team mentorship.

Posted 6/2/2026part-timeRocky Hill • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support a team of engineers in the design and production of construction drawings
Prepare and/or review project bid documents including plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications
Execute civil engineering tasks such as horizontal and vertical geometric design, 3D corridor modeling, design calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimating
Serve as Task Lead, collaborating with Project Managers on project progress, issues, and risks
Prepare technical studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, and supporting material
Conduct occasional site visits and prepare findings for engineering and project management teams
Participate in client communication, project meetings, and issue resolution
Define scopes of work and staff-hour needs for proposals
Assist in ensuring project schedules and budgets are achieved
Contribute to technical aspects of proposal development and project pursuits
Mentor EITs, junior engineers, and technicians to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables
Maintain professional knowledge through training, seminars, and continued learning
Review shop drawings for compliance with contract plans
Support proposal and capture efforts for new opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
20+ years of highway design experience with transportation agencies such as MassDOT, RIDOT, ConnDOT, MBTA, RIPTA, or Massport (preferred)
Strong working knowledge of AASHTO design guidelines, FHWA MUTCD, and State DOT standards
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in MA, CT, or RI (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly learn company procedures, software, service offerings, and client standards
Proficiency in 3D modeling and software such as Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with traffic engineering, drainage design, and related software is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This role offers significant opportunities for career growth
We strongly support professional development through local and national training programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringhorizontal geometric designvertical geometric design3D corridor modelingdesign calculationsquantity takeoffsconstruction cost estimatingtraffic engineeringdrainage designproposal development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingorganizational skillsclient communicationissue resolutiontime managementteam support

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license