About this role
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.
What We're Looking For
Tidal Basin, a Michael Baker company, is seeking a Construction Manager who oversees construction planning, execution, quality, cost, schedule, safety coordination, documentation, and closeout for housing, infrastructure, resilience, and public facility projects. The position works in a consulting and client-service environment supporting federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local government programs. Assignments may include disaster recovery, resilience, housing, infrastructure, grants management, and other public-sector initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge with disciplined documentation, responsive client service, collaboration, and sound judgment. Responsibilities and level of independence may vary based on the specific client, contract, program phase, location, and assigned scope of work.
What You'll Do
- Manage preconstruction, mobilization, construction, inspection, punch list, turnover, warranty, and closeout activities.
- Review scopes, plans, specifications, estimates, schedules, work plans, submittals, requests for information, and change proposals.
- Monitor contractor progress, staffing, productivity, quality, safety compliance, and adherence to contract requirements.
- Conduct or coordinate site observations and document conditions, progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Review pay applications, quantity documentation, stored materials, retainage, change orders, and supporting records.
- Maintain cost, schedule, issue, risk, submittal, RFI, change, inspection, and closeout logs.
- Coordinate with owners, designers, engineers, inspectors, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and grant/compliance staff.
- Support permitting, environmental, labor standards, procurement, and funding-source compliance.
- Prepare construction status reports, forecasts, photographs, meeting minutes, and executive briefings.
- Lead progress meetings and facilitate timely issue resolution.
- Implement project QA/QC and document-control requirements.
- Support claims avoidance, dispute documentation, final acceptance, and lessons learned.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to meet project, client, and organizational needs.
- Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred;
- At least seven years of progressive construction management, inspection, owner's representative, or contractor experience.
- Ability to read plans and specifications and manage cost, schedule, quality, and documentation.
- Ability to communicate professionally, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, well-organized work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn client and company systems.
- CCM, PMP, PE, RA, OSHA, ICC, or comparable credential.
- Public infrastructure, housing rehabilitation/reconstruction, federally funded construction, or disaster recovery experience.
- Experience with e-Builder, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar systems.
- Consulting experience supporting government clients or work performed in a regulated, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary, or surge teams.
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000-141,000 per year. 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