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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.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is looking for a visionary Roadway 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.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 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 $200,000. 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.
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 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 over 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.
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.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is looking for a visionary Roadway 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.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 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 $200,000. 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.
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
LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
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 over 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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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Program Development Manager roles at Michael Baker International typically require a degree in engineering, urban planning, or a closely related field. Make sure your transcripts and credential evaluations reflect a direct tie to the role's technical scope before applying.
Research active project portfolios before outreach
Michael Baker International wins contracts across transportation, water, and federal infrastructure sectors. Targeting your application toward divisions with active funded programs puts you in front of hiring managers who have immediate headcount needs and sponsorship budget.
Clarify the LCA prevailing wage tier during negotiation
The Department of Labor's prevailing wage determination affects your H-1B offer directly. When you receive an offer, ask which wage level the Labor Condition Application is filed under so your compensation aligns with DOL requirements and avoids delays at USCIS.
Plan around the H-1B cap registration window
If you need cap-subject H-1B sponsorship, USCIS opens registration in March for an October 1 start date. Build your offer timeline backward from that window so your employer can register you without needing a bridge arrangement or delayed start.
Flag your OPT or TN status clearly in your application
Consulting firms like Michael Baker International often have compliance teams that screen work authorization early. Stating your current status and authorized period upfront prevents your application from stalling on the sponsorship question before a recruiter even reviews your experience.
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Program Development Manager openings at Michael Baker International are posted across multiple channels, but not all flag sponsorship availability. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified sponsorship-eligible postings at the company so you apply where your visa status is already accounted for.
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Does Michael Baker International sponsor H-1B visas for Program Development Managers?
Yes, Michael Baker International has an active track record of H-1B sponsorship for professional and technical roles, including Program Development Managers. Given the specialty occupation requirements tied to engineering and planning credentials, these roles typically meet USCIS's standard for H-1B eligibility. Your best approach is to confirm sponsorship availability with the recruiter early in the process, before the offer stage.
How do I apply for Program Development Manager jobs at Michael Baker International?
Applications go through Michael Baker International's careers portal, where you can filter by role type and location. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Program Development Manager openings at the company that are verified for visa sponsorship eligibility. Before applying, tailor your resume to highlight program management experience in infrastructure, transportation, or federal consulting, which aligns with Michael Baker's core practice areas.
Which visa types does Michael Baker International commonly use for Program Development Manager roles?
The most common pathways are H-1B for specialty occupation workers and TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or planning categories. For candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT or CPT, the company can support those work authorization periods while pursuing longer-term sponsorship. Candidates on a longer-term trajectory may also be supported through EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petitions after establishing tenure.
What qualifications are expected for Program Development Manager roles at Michael Baker International?
Most openings require a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or a related technical field. Beyond the degree, Michael Baker typically looks for experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, client relationships, and proposal or contract development in a consulting environment. For H-1B purposes, the degree field must directly correlate to the role's technical responsibilities, so generalist business degrees alone rarely satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
How do I time my application if I need sponsorship before my current status expires?
If you're on F-1 OPT, you have a defined end date, so target roles at least three to four months before expiration to leave room for offer, LCA filing with DOL, and USCIS petition processing. For cap-subject H-1B cases, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start, so work backward from that window. Premium processing is available to expedite USCIS review to roughly 15 business days if your timeline is tight.
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