About this role
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.
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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.
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