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Michael Baker International · 2 days ago

Department Manager - Traffic

Norcross, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$131K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking a Traffic Department Manager to lead and grow their traffic engineering practice. The role involves overseeing all aspects of a full-service traffic engineering business while supporting clients in the transportation market sector.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive business development initiatives and expand Michael Baker’s presence in the Southeast region

Build and maintain client relationships; identify new opportunities and ensure high-quality performance on existing contracts

Lead strategic pursuits, develop capture plans, and craft winning proposals

Oversee operational performance, including direct labor ratio, utilization goals, and resource planning

Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare and implement best practices

Represent the company at industry events and client meetings

Provide technical oversight and guidance for traffic engineering solutions

Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Manager for multiple projects

Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented on all department projects

Develop traffic engineering design plans including signals, ITS, pavement markings, signing, and illumination

Conduct traffic analysis including forecasting, modeling, and simulation

Support corridor planning studies and multimodal transportation planning

Recruit, interview, and hire staff to meet current and future project needs

Mentor engineering personnel in technical and management competencies

Identify training opportunities and provide constructive feedback to staff

Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, quality, and technical excellence

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Project ManagementTraffic AnalysisTraffic Engineering SoftwareBusiness DevelopmentTeam DevelopmentLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

10–15 years of experience in traffic engineering, including planning, modeling, analysis, and design

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Georgia or ability to obtain within 3 months

Strong leadership and business development skills

Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering complex projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with traffic engineering software such as GIS, MicroStation, TransCAD, SignCAD, VISSIM, GuideSign, and Synchro/SimTraffic

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Willingness to travel within the United States as needed

Preferred

TE, PTOE, and/or RSP1 certifications preferred

Company

Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.

Founded in 1940

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mbakerintl.com/

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