Senior Project Manager - Highway/Civil Design

Transportation Practice

Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record.

Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions.

Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in highway, hydraulics, stormwater and/or environmental design to support and grow our Highway/Civil Design practice.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and proven experience delivering complex civil engineering projects.

You will lead and support the development of infrastructure projects, riverine and coastal hydraulics, environmental permitting and stormwater design and management.

Experience working with agencies such as MassDOT, RIDOT, CTDOT, NYSDOT and MaineDOT is strongly preferred.

This role offers significant opportunities for career growth, including project management, technical leadership, and department/office leadership pathways.

We strongly support professional development through local and national training programs, including our online Leadership Institute.

This position is based in our Boston (Waltham) MA office.

What You'll Do:


* Lead and support a team of engineers in the design and production of construction drawings.


* Prepare and/or review project bid documents including plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications.


* Execute civil engineering tasks such as stormwater design, hydraulic and scour analysis and environmental permitting.


* Serve as Task Lead, collaborating with Project Managers on project progress, issues, and risks.


* Prepare technical studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, and supporting material.


* Conduct occasional site visits and prepare findings for engineering and project management teams.


* Participate in client communication, project meetings, and issue resolution.


* Define scopes of work and staff-hour needs for proposals.


* Assist in ensuring project schedules and budgets are achieved.


* Contribute to technical aspects of proposal development and project pursuits.


* Mentor EITs, junior engineers, and technicians to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.


* Maintain professional knowledge through training, seminars, and continued learning.


* Review shop drawings for compliance with contract plans.


* Support proposal and capture efforts for new opportunities.

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).


* 20+ years of infrastructure design experience with transportation agencies such as MassDOT, RIDOT, CTDOT, NYSDOT and MaineDOT


* Strong working knowledge of Federal and State Design standards.


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