Bridge Project Manager

About the Role

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Project Manager to support our growing Bridge Practice in our Cary, North Carolina office. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced bridge engineer to lead challenging bridge projects while developing the leadership, management, and business skills necessary to support the long-term growth of our bridge practice. The role is intended for an individual with the potential and desire to assume increasing leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee conventional highway bridge projects from planning through final delivery, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution and monitor project performance, proactively resolving technical and project management challenges.
• Lead and perform conventional highway bridge design, rehabilitation design, and bridge load ratings.
• Provide oversight and technical review of bridge design calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, NCDOT, and client-specific standards.
• Champion quality control and quality assurance efforts across bridge projects.
• Assist the Department Manager with workload planning, staff utilization, and resource management.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff to support their professional growth.
• Work closely with the Department Manager to gain exposure to department operations, business development, client management, and strategic planning.
• Help identify opportunities to grow the Bridge Practice and strengthen client relationships.
• Develop the people management, leadership, and business skills necessary to assume increasing responsibilities within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university focused on Structures.
• 10+ years of bridge design and analysis experience.
• North Carolina P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and NCDOT design and construction standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Passionate about sharing knowledge and expertise and mentoring junior engineers.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Benefits

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

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years. Specializing in bridge design, construction, and preservation, we partner with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types—from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders, and cable-stayed bridges. Ranked sixth by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Our work spans roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, airports, water treatment plants, environmental restoration, and specialized overseas construction. With over 100 offices nationwide, we serve as a trusted adviser to communities, making them safer, more accessible, sustainable, and prosperous.