Transportation Project Manager
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Salary$107k – $154k
LocationMadison, WI, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within four months of hire
10+ years of experience in transportation, roadway, and/or traffic engineering
Demonstrated experience delivering WisDOT transportation projects
Experience working with local municipalities and public works agencies
Working knowledge of Civil 3D
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
8+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience
PE License in Michigan, or ability to obtain within 6 months of onboarding
Experience with Open Roads Designer and drafting
PTOE certification is desirable for traffic focus project manager
Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK is a plus
PTOE certification is Desirable
Proficiency in Synchro/Vissim (Desirable)
Established relationships with WisDOT and local communities
Experience managing staff and technical teams
Demonstrated success supporting pursuits and client development initiatives
Skills
Microsoft Office
Civil 3D
MicroStation
OpenRoads
GEOPAK
Open Roads Designer
Synchro
Vissim
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Professional development
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Wellness benefits
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 International is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing Wisconsin Transportation team. This role is ideal for a project manager with a strong background in roadway/highway design or traffic engineering who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex transportation and public works projects for WisDOT and local municipalities.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client management support for roadway and traffic projects throughout Wisconsin, with opportunities to support projects nationally.
What You’ll Do:
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
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Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within four months of hire
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PTOE certification is desirable for traffic focus project manager
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10+ years of experience in transportation, roadway, and/or traffic engineering
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Demonstrated experience delivering WisDOT transportation projects
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Experience working with local municipalities and public works agencies
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Working knowledge of Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads/GEOPAK is a plus
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
What You Need to Succeed:
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
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8+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience
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PE License in Michigan, or ability to obtain within 6 months of onboarding
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Experience with Open Roads Designer and drafting
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PTOE certification is (Desirable)
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Proficiency in Synchro/Vissim (Desirable)
Preferred Qualifications
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Established relationships with WisDOT and local communities
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Experience managing staff and technical teams
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Demonstrated success supporting pursuits and client development initiatives
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $106,577 to $153,889 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:
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Medical, dental, vision insurance
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401k Retirement Plan
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
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Professional and personal development
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Generous paid time off
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Commuter and wellness benefits
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.
Legal
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.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Hiring process
*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.
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