Project Manager - Traffic/ITS

Michael Baker Intl.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation firm as a Project Manager in Harrisburg, where you will lead innovative transportation safety projects. This role offers a chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise to transform transportation practices. You will manage critical projects, ensuring they meet safety standards while engaging directly with clients. With a strong emphasis on professional development and teamwork, this position is ideal for those seeking to make a significant impact in the field of transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in project management.
• Professional Engineer license in PA required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation safety projects and client engagement.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Communication

Dynamic Critical Thinking

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager - Traffic/ITS to join and be an integral member of our Traffic Engineering and Operations Department in Harrisburg, PA. The selected candidate will work directly with the Department Manager and the Department’s Project Managers to deliver transportation safety projects to include transportation safety research, study, analysis, plan, policy, and program projects and services for public and private clients. Additionally, this position will support the company’s regional and national transportation safety service offerings. Responsibilities include managing dynamic critical thinking projects and working one-on-one with our clients in a dynamic environment meant to shape the way to not only transform Pennsylvania’s transportation practices, but transportation best practices at large.

The successful candidate will entail the following knowledge and capability characteristics:

• Professional Aptitude:
  • Provides strategic leadership and technical guidance.
  • Confident and comfortable presenting to the public and professional industry.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and mixed media communication skills.
  • Accountable, adaptable, and strong work ethic.
  • Desires a collaborative team working environment.
• Project Management:
  • Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources.
  • Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
  • Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for single discipline projects.
  • Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  • Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
  • Prepares project reports for management, clients, or others.
  • Develops and maintains client engagement to ensure satisfaction.
  • Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
  • Coordinates project activities directly with the client.
  • Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Occasional to moderate travel will be required to attend project meetings, field views, and industry engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience
• Professional Engineer in PA license
• Elevated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,598 to $140,924. 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.