Michael Baker International

Project Manager - Municipal/Local Agency

Michael Baker International$115K — $180K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of municipal or local agency project experience
  • Experience with IDOT BLRS and Illinois local agency projects
  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering required
  • Illinois PE (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Strong project management, communication, and client skills
  • Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads and related tools preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and project performance
  • Oversee multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
  • Provide technical oversight for roadway, water, and stormwater design
  • Ensure compliance with IDOT BLRS and local agency requirements
  • Serve as primary client contact and support repeat business
  • Contribute to proposals, client meetings, and business development
  • Mentor staff and support team growth

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Transportation Practice

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and grow our municipal infrastructure practice in the Chicago region. This role leads the delivery of roadway, watermain, and storm sewer projects for local agencies, while building strong client relationships and contributing to practice growth.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and project performance
  • Oversee multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
  • Provide technical oversight for roadway, water, and stormwater design
  • Ensure compliance with IDOT BLRS and local agency requirements
  • Serve as primary client contact and support repeat business
  • Contribute to proposals, client meetings, and business development
  • Mentor staff and support team growth

What You Need to Succeed:
  • 10+ years of municipal or local agency project experience
  • Experience with IDOT BLRS and Illinois local agency projects
  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering required
  • Illinois PE (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Strong project management, communication, and client skills
  • Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads and related tools preferred

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,478 to $180,344. 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:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
Learn more about Michael Baker International
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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