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Transportation (Roadway) Project Manager

Michael Baker International

Richmond, VA · Posted July 16, 2026

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About the job

Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our Virginia Operations to serve as the lead on Virginia Transportation Projects from inception through completion. This is an exciting career opportunity to be part of and contribute to a growing transportation team with one of the preeminent national transportation engineering firms to focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to VDOT and local governments.

Manage multidisciplinary teams through highway, bridge, traffic, hydraulic, and supporting services to deliver complex projects seamlessly and successfully

Lead highway analysis, design, reports, plan production, specification, estimates, etc. for state and local clients

Lead large-scale highway, bridge, and/or trail projects with multiple disciplines and subconsultants

Provide technical guidance on highway design related items

Implement and/or conduct QA/QC procedures of highway tasks and projects

Arrange, prepare, and conduct meetings both internally and externally

Prepare scope, budget, and schedule for clients as well as internally

Prepare invoicing and complete billing for assigned projects

Train and/or mentor junior staff

Lead client engagement and marketing activities

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

15+ years of experience performing and managing roadway design

Professional engineer (PE) registration in Virginia

Experience managing and delivering VDOT and Virginia municipal client projects

Experience designing utility systems and coordinating public and private utilities

Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff

Experience managing conventional and/or design-build projects

Working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

Develop and deliver project scopes of work, within negotoated budgets and schedules

Demonstrated ability to manage project teams across multiple departments, offices, and with several subconsultants

Establish clear lines of communication within project team and with client

Familiarity with client's requirements, challenges, and key areas of interest for growth

Established relationships with regional clients and other subconsultants

Occasional to moderate travel may be required

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 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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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.