Senior Project Manager Advisor

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 is seeking a part-time Senior Project Manager to support our Harrisburg/PTC Transportation Team.

This role is ideal for a highly seasoned professional with extensive PennDOT or PTC project delivery experience who is interested in a flexible, part-time schedule while continuing to provide high-value leadership to project teams.

The Senior Project Management Advisor will serve as a technical and managerial resource to assist Project Managers in resolving project challenges, improving delivery efficiency, and ensuring high-quality design outcomes.

This position emphasizes mentorship, troubleshooting, and strategic guidance rather than day-to-day project administration.

This role may be structured as part-time for highly experienced professionals interested in providing senior-level guidance, troubleshooting, and mentorship.

What You'll Do:


* Leading and reviewing plan production for design-bid-build and design-build highway, bridge, and traffic projects


* Supporting Project Managers in developing, reviewing, and coordinating project design schedules


* Assisting with the preparation and review of technical and price proposals


* Advising teams on project strategies, risk identification, and teaming approaches for PennDOT and PTC pursuits


* Mentoring junior staff and developing the next generation of project leaders


* Conducting QA/QC reviews of plans, specifications, and deliverables


* Troubleshooting project issues by applying broad knowledge of PennDOT/ PTC project development processes, roadway design, hydrology/hydraulics, structures, and traffic engineering


* Serving as an on-call resource to help PMs navigate complex design or coordination challenges as they arise

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field


* Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required


* 15+ years of experience managing roadway design projects (PennDOT experience strongly preferred)


* Demonstrated success delivering transportation projects and programs


* Strong communication skills and the ability to guide and mentor project teams

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $109,000 to $170,000.

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.

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