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How much do technical project manager contract jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical project manager contract in Riverside, NJ is $118,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $135,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by technical project managers working on a contract basis?

Technical Project Managers on contract often need to quickly adapt to new organizational cultures and processes, which can present a steep learning curve at project onset. They may be tasked with managing multiple stakeholders and high-priority deliverables, all within a defined and sometimes accelerated timeline. Effective communication and adaptability are essential to aligning project goals with both technical teams and business leaders. Despite these challenges, contract roles offer strong opportunities to build diverse industry experience, expand professional networks, and demonstrate versatility in different technology environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a technical project manager contract position?

To thrive as a Technical Project Manager Contract, you need experience in project management, technical knowledge relevant to your industry, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Agile or Scrum methodologies—as well as certifications such as PMP or Certified ScrumMaster—is highly valued. Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies enable successful coordination of cross-functional teams and ensure consistent project delivery in fast-paced, contract-based environments.

What is a technical project manager contract?

A Technical Project Manager Contract job is a temporary role where a professional is hired to oversee and manage technical projects within an organization. This role involves coordinating teams, managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, and aligning projects with business goals. Contract TPMs typically work on a fixed-term basis, often for specific projects or durations, and may be employed by companies directly or through staffing agencies. Their responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive project success.

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Technical/ Project Manager - Bridge

Michael Baker International

Fort Washington, PA • Hybrid

$115K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Job description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Technical Manager or Project Manager to lead bridge and structural infrastructure projects in the Philadelphia region. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, staff development, client management, contract administration, and proposal development for state, county, and municipal clients.

Working alongside the Structural Department Manager, Regional Bridge Practice Lead, and multidisciplinary project teams across the country, you'll help deliver high-profile transportation infrastructure projects while driving technical excellence and client success.

This position offers opportunities for staff management, career growth, and advancement to Assistant Department Manager, depending on experience and personal career goals.

What You'll Do:

 Individual staff management and mentoring for team.
 Coordinates tasks and project schedules.
 Communicates with clients regarding project issues, schedules, and budgets. 
 Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
 May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project. 
 Performs detailed technical peer reviews. 
 Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars & reviewing professional publications.
 Attending professional society meetings; where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
 Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
 Oversight of project safety Health and Safety Plan.
 Direct coordination with the client's Project Representatives.
 Providing regular status reports to Structural Department Manager.

What You Need to Succeed:

 BS degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering & Bridge Design. Masters in Structural Engineering desirable. 
 10+ years of progressive structural related design experience with PennDOT, PTC, City of Philadelphia, DRPA, NJDOT, NJTA, Port Authority of NY and NJ clientele. 
 PE license in PA required; NJ and NY desirable. 
 Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
 Oversee structural details and construction plans in MicroStation, ORD,  and/or AutoCAD.
 Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
 Strong English language skills, written and verbal, and the ability to prepare professional, well-written proposals, reports and engineering project documents.
 Assist with technical aspects of the proposal efforts while supporting Project or Department Management with their efforts to win work.
 Demonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex bridge projects.
 Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of technical software used in bridge and structural engineering.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000-$170,000. 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 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.
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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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