Senior Project Manager – Transportation

Michael Baker International

Senior Project Manager leading multidiscipline transportation projects for PennDOT with engineering oversight. Mentorship and support for the development of junior staff involved.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading bridge and highway project production, with a strong focus on structural design, project management, and team mentorship. Proficient in technical analysis and familiar with PennDOT standards and practices.

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Project ManagementStructural DesignPennDOT StandardsBridge Analysis SoftwareMentoring

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringRoadway DesignTechnical AnalysisCost EstimationQA/QCHydrologyHydraulicsDesign-Bid-BuildDesign-Build

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Bridge Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsProject ProposalsScope DevelopmentDelivery PracticesMultidisciplinary Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading plan production for conventional design-bid-build and/or design-build Bridge/Highway projects
Working with a team of engineers and planners to develop strategies and teaming arrangements to pursue projects
Mentoring project teams and junior staff
Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
Reviewing the work of other professionals, including QA/QC of plans and specifications, mentoring, training and growing staff in the performance of job duties
Having a broad understanding of Structure design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, structures and traffic-related items
Review project proposals and plans to determine scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery approach
Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals
Present project information in both written and oral formats
Complete technical analyses, calculations, and design tasks as needed
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across transportation practices
Occasional travel may be required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management.
Professional Engineer (PE) license – licenses in neighboring states a plus
15+ years of experience on Management of Structure/ roadway design projects (PennDOT projects preferred)
Demonstrated success in the delivery of transportation projects and programs.
Strong knowledge of PennDOT standards, procedures, and delivery practices
Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software

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