Traffic Program Manager

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in traffic engineering, operations, and program management to join our PA Turnpike General Consulting Engineer (GCE) team. This team provides trusted advisory services and technical expertise to advance the PA Turnpike's strategic goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with PA Turnpike senior management and technical staff in the Traffic Engineering & Operations (TE&O) Department to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Lead and manage assigned work tasks, including:
  • Chairing the Connected, Automated, Smart & Electric Vehicles Committee.
  • Overseeing the Work Zone Safety Subcommittee.
• Represent the traffic department on GCE assignments such as:
  • Annual review of the 10-year capital program.
  • Strategic plan performance evaluations and asset management initiatives.
• Conduct annual field reviews of the PA Turnpike system to assess traffic-related assets.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and ensure quality assurance for deliverables (reports, white papers, databases).
• Perform independent technical reviews of project deliverables, including PS&E packages and milestone reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, lead diverse tasks, and build strong industry relationships.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in traffic engineering or operations.
• Familiarity with toll agencies, state DOTs, FHWA, or similar transportation organizations.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Desired (not required): Experience with PA Turnpike projects, ITS, traffic operations, work zone safety, asset management, capital planning, and emerging vehicle technologies.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,598 to $153,731. 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 Join Us

Become part of our Culture of Excellence, where collaboration and innovation thrive. We value work-life balance and offer:

• A flexible hybrid schedule.
• In-person collaboration at the PA Turnpike Central Administration Building in Harrisburg (Middletown), PA.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of transportation.

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About Us

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 nearly 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.

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.

*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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