Michael Baker International’s Broadband Practice provides broadband and
telecommunications consulting and engineering services to state broadband
offices, public agencies, municipalities, and other government entities
nationwide. The Broadband Practice supports clients through technical advisory
services, broadband planning, data analysis and mapping, verification and
challenge support, and grant and program implementation support. The Broadband
Practice also supports broadband technology evaluation, cost and schedule
analysis, grant management, program and project strategy, risk assessments, and
technical review of deployment-related information across wired and wireless
environments.
Description
This is a dynamic consulting role that combines project leadership, financial
management, and client-facing responsibilities with a strong understanding of
broadband funding programs, technologies, and infrastructure. The Broadband
Project Manager (Consulting) will lead multidisciplinary teams in planning and
delivering broadband initiatives, including strategic planning, feasibility
studies, data analysis and mapping, grant and program implementation, compliance
monitoring, and technical review of deployment-related information. You will
manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality, and
deliverables while working directly with clients and partners—including state
and local agencies, community leaders, internet service providers, engineering
specialists, subconsultants, and other stakeholders—to ensure projects meet
contractual and technical requirements, remain within budget, and achieve client
and program objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead broadband consulting projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring
alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, and quality
standards.
Advise clients on broadband strategy, technologies, and deployment
approaches.
Guide clients in navigating IIJA, BEAD, and other broadband funding programs,
including applicable program requirements and compliance obligations.
Develop and manage project scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, resource
assignments, and deliverables; monitor performance to support timely,
successful delivery.
Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and
changes; implement mitigation and corrective-action strategies.
Facilitate communication, coordination, and decision-making among project
teams, clients, subconsultants, government agencies, service providers,
community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance project objectives
and resolve delivery issues.
Provide technical direction to project teams by applying a working knowledge
of broadband network architecture, technologies, and deployment
considerations.
Lead or oversee broadband market assessments, feasibility studies, strategic
plans, and related analyses that inform client decisions and recommendations.
Prepare, review, and present clear, accurate reports, technical memoranda,
presentations, and other project documentation.
Collaborate with practice leadership and executive stakeholders on project
performance, resource needs, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Support business development by strengthening client relationships,
identifying follow-on opportunities, and contributing to scopes, proposals,
and presentations.
Manage project financial administration, including cost estimates, purchase
orders, invoices, credits, and related documentation, within assigned
authority.
Travel occasionally, and at times moderately, to support client meetings,
project activities, and industry events.
Maintain current knowledge of broadband policy, funding programs,
technologies, and market developments.
Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of
the position.
Required Qualifications and Skills
3-5 years of progressively responsible project or program management
experience in broadband, telecommunications, public infrastructure, or a
related consulting environment.
Working knowledge of broadband industry standards, regulatory requirements,
deployment considerations, and fiber-optic, fixed and mobile wireless, cable,
satellite, and other telecommunications network technologies.
Familiarity with broadband policy, federal funding programs (such as the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)’s Broadband Equity, Access, and
Deployment (BEAD) Program).
Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks,
quality, and deliverables using established project-management practices.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills,
including the ability to prepare clear, accurate project documentation and
communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, subconsultants,
vendors, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Teams, and project-management
software and tools.
Sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making,
negotiation, and change-management capabilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating work across
multiple projects, workstreams, or stakeholder groups.
Experience monitoring project financial performance, including budgets,
forecasts, invoicing, and change control.
Ability to interpret contracts, scopes of work, technical documents, and
regulatory guidance.
Organized, process-driven approach with strong attention to detail and the
ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing requirements, and
work effectively with limited supervision.
Ability to build productive client relationships and contribute effectively
in a consulting environment.
Preferred/Highly Desired Qualifications:
Experience interpreting or implementing grant requirements for federal- or
state-funded infrastructure programs.
Experience supporting state broadband offices, public agencies,
municipalities, or other government clients.
Experience with broadband planning, feasibility studies, data analysis and
mapping, technical reviews, grant administration, or program implementation.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public policy, or related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or another recognized
project-management credential a plus.
Why Choose Us
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401 (k) 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
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS
POSITION BY DECEMBER 18, 2026.
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#LI-REMOTE
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
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