Traffic Project Manager

Transportation Practice

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Manager to join our growing Transportation team. This position can be based in Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Panama City, Florida.

Working closely with our Florida and Southeast Transportation leadership teams, the Traffic Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and delivery of traffic engineering projects for FDOT and local agency clients throughout Florida and the Southeast. This leadership role will be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project execution, developing staff, and supporting business development efforts to expand Michael Baker's traffic engineering practice.

Our work includes roadway design and rehabilitation, Complete Streets and Active Transportation projects, ADA improvements, traffic operations studies, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, roadway lighting, and other transportation infrastructure improvements.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven project management, team leadership, and client development skills.

What You'll Do:

- Manage and deliver traffic engineering projects from pursuit through final design and construction support.
- Serve as Project Manager for FDOT and local agency transportation projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance, project direction, and mentorship to engineers and design staff.
- Develop engineering designs and oversee the preparation of preliminary and final plan sets using MicroStation and other design tools.
- Coordinate with roadway, drainage, structures, planning, and environmental teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Manage project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Support business development initiatives, including identifying opportunities, developing pursuit strategies, and preparing technical proposals and presentations.
- Lead and participate in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations to strengthen Michael Baker's presence in Florida.
- Contribute to sales and growth objectives by helping secure new work with FDOT, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies.
- Assist with contract negotiations, scope development, and fee proposals.
- Review plans, specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and company quality expectations.
- Provide oversight of design technicians and junior engineers to ensure accurate and timely project deliverables.
- May function as a seller-doer, balancing project delivery responsibilities with client development and revenue growth efforts.
- Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career growth planning.

What You Need to Succeed:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required.
- 8+ years of traffic engineering and transportation design experience.
- Proven experience managing FDOT and local agency transportation projects.
- Demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience developing and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development activities.
- Track record of pursuing, winning, and successfully delivering transportation projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with MicroStation required; familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus.
- Knowledge of FDOT criteria, standards, and project delivery processes preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Established relationships with FDOT districts, municipalities, counties, and transportation agencies throughout Florida.
- Experience leading proposal pursuits and capture strategies.
- Previous supervisory or team management experience.
- Active participation in professional organizations such as ITE, ASCE, or FES.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20,000 to $170,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

- 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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