Roadway Department Manager

Michael Baker International

Roadway Department Manager for Tallahassee, leading a team for FDOT and local clients. Overseeing project delivery and maintaining client relationships in North Florida.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,231 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the day-to-day success of the Transportation Group for the Tallahassee office.
Lead and help grow a dynamic team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, traffic, and interstate improvement projects for FDOT and other local clients in North Florida.
Monitor or provide oversight in the delivery of projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives. Assign and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and development to existing group members as a priority.
Provide strategic practice planning while building and maintaining relationships with key client decision makers, keeping ahead of upcoming project advertisements and changes in the clients’ organization.
Help lead proposal strategies, content, etc. and participate in the business development process to win work as well as be a visible and active member of the Transportation community through professional organization involvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
12+ years of highway, roadway, drainage, traffic, or structural design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
5+ years in a supervisory role and a history of demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
Existing relationships and contacts with FDOT District 3, regional MPO’s and municipal clients is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills.
Experience overseeing successful project delivery with a strong drive for quality deliverables and financial excellence.
Proven track record of leading winning proposals is a plus.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.
Ability to travel up to 20%, primarily within the North Florida region for client visits, field reviews, and conferences.

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 engineeringhighway designroadway designdrainage designtraffic designstructural designproject deliveryproposal writingbudget managementquality assurance

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningrelationship buildingteam managementpublic speakingmulti-taskingbusiness development

Certifications

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