Transportation Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Major Projects to join our Transportation team in Columbia, South Carolina. This position will support a variety of complex transportation projects, including both traditional bid-build and design-build delivery.

The successful candidate will bring extensive transportation design experience, strong knowledge of SCDOT requirements, and the ability to lead projects while mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.

What You'll Do

• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Lead transportation design efforts for bid-build and design-build projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical reports.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with applicable agencies.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver transportation projects.

What You Need To Suceed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years of relevant design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure within 6–12 months.
• Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Strong knowledge of SCDOT projects, standards, and procedures.
• Experience leading and delivering complex transportation projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $190,000–$210,000 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

• Leadership opportunities and upward mobility
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement