Senior Project Manager - Traffic/ITS Engineering

Michael Baker International, Inc.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for Traffic Engineering to lead a dynamic team in delivering impactful transportation infrastructure projects. This role involves developing strong client relationships, managing project execution, and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality outcomes. With a focus on innovative solutions in transportation planning and analysis, this position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for flexibility and collaboration across multiple offices. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing mobility and safety in the New Jersey and New York regions, and make a significant impact in the transportation community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of traffic/roadway design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NJ/NY and PTOE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in design and plan preparation for transportation projects.
• Ensure successful project delivery per plan, budget, and quality objectives.

Skills

Traffic Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Mentoring Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager - Traffic Engineering. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible to develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with local, statewide, and regional clients. You will work closely with our 30+ person local Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Department and other multi-discipline staff in the pursuit and delivery of projects for clients such as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC-DDC), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), counties, municipalities, and other regional clients in the New Jersey and New York area.

You will coordinate staff workload with other transportation infrastructure departments within Michael Baker International. You will lead and participate in ongoing strategic positioning for highway, arterial and local roadway, and multi-discipline transportation infrastructure project opportunities, including alternative delivery projects, and will be responsible for successful contracting and project execution. You will also be empowered to grow Michael Baker International’s capabilities and market share by pursuing opportunities for transportation planning, analysis, modeling, and Big data. MBI offers a hybrid/flexible working arrangement with offices in New York City and Newark, NJ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading a team of engineers and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for transportation infrastructure, roadway, highway, and interstate safety and mobility improvement projects for NJ, NY, regional, and national clients.
• Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program, and quality objectives.
  • Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design for transportation projects.
  • Check work progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
• Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules.
• Be a visible and an active member of the New Jersey and New York transportation community through professional organization involvement, client engagement, and attending public meetings.
• This position will work statewide in New Jersey and New York, coordinating with transportation staff across our Hamilton and Newark, NJ and Manhattan offices, managing projects and proposals for regional and local clients and will ensure QA/QC practices for all traffic work in the region.
• Participate in Emerging Technology (EV, ITS, CV/AV) projects and pursuits regionally as opportunities arise.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of traffic and/or roadway design experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York and PTOE certification highly preferred.
• NJDOT, NYSDOT, and/or other regional client experience is a must.
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong track record of overseeing successful project delivery.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts.
• Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community.
• Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $118,000 to $160,000. 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.