Transportation Department Manager

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 looking for a visionary Transportation Department Manager to spearhead our Orlando Surface Transportation Practice. This is your opportunity to shape the future of mobility across Central Florida while leading a talented team and driving strategic growth.

As Department Manager, you’ll be the face of our transportation practice—building trusted relationships with clients, setting market direction, and positioning Michael Baker International as the go-to partner for innovative transportation solutions. From FDOT to local municipalities, you’ll influence projects that transform communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Inspire: Grow and mentor a dynamic team of engineers and designers delivering roadway, highway, traffic, and interstate improvement projects.
• Drive Success: Oversee project delivery from concept to completion—ensuring quality, budget, and schedule excellence.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop client service plans, anticipate market trends, and stay ahead of upcoming opportunities.
• Business Development: Lead winning proposals, shape pursuit strategies, and represent Michael Baker International at industry events and professional organizations.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Florida leadership and cross-office teams to optimize resources and deliver exceptional results.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (or related) and Florida PE license.
• Experience: 12+ years in transportation design (highway, roadway, traffic, or structural) with 6+ years in leadership roles.
• Connections: Strong relationships with FDOT Districts One & Five, CFX, FTE, MPOs, and municipal clients.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, proposal writing, public speaking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Track Record: Proven success in project delivery and leading winning proposals.
• Flexibility: Ability to travel up to 25% within Central Florida.

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $185,000. 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.

 

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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 protect