Michael Baker International

Construction Inspection Operations Manager

Michael Baker International$160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of PennDOT Construction Inspection and/or Construction Management experience
  • PA Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, NICET level III/IV certification required
  • Prior experience in Construction Management with PennDOT or City of Philadelphia
  • Experience managing large construction projects valued between $30 - $200M+
  • Proficient in construction software and tools like ECMS, MC-Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate department activities to achieve office goals
  • Develop and implement strategic goals for Construction Services in collaboration with leadership
  • Review project staffing, costs, and operations to track departmental progress
  • Lead business development and marketing, including proposal writing
  • Monitor departmental budget and staff utilization
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of team members
  • Mentor and motivate staff on performance, training, and client relations
  • Ensure compliance with quality management and assurance practices

Benefits

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

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspection Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing and growing the construction inspection group in PennDOT District 6-0, PennDOT District 5-0, the City of Philadelphia, DRPA, and surrounding regions. The primary focus will be on business development, quality control/quality assurance, staff utilization, staff recruiting, staff development, financial management, production/project oversight, and the safety of the team for the MBI Construction Inspection group. You will lead the Construction Inspection practice as a seller/doer while assigned as Project Manager or Construction Manager, as required. You will also direct a team of field personnel and support staff on a host of projects consisting of Roadway, Bridge, Rail and Transit, Water and Wastewater, and Construction Inspection projects.

You will be responsible for developing and growing the team, as well as developing and maintaining positive client relations, including monitoring client satisfaction. The successful candidate will also possess deep experience with extensive knowledge of PennDOT policies and procedures.

What You'll Do:
  • Directs and coordinates activities of the Department for attainment of office goals
  • Responsible for developing and implementing strategic goals for the Construction Services practice and collaborating with office leadership
  • Reviews and analyzes project staffing activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the Department progress toward stated goals and objectives
  • Responsible for the Departmental business development and marketing/teaming strategies including proposal technical writing
  • Responsible for developing and monitoring the Department budget and staff utilization
  • Manages recruitment activities including attracting and retaining top talent and facilitating on-boarding of new team members
  • Provides leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as training, performance feedback, technical guidance, financial management, and client relations
  • Resolves personnel issues, such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning
  • Participates in internal and external professional development activities
  • Lead Department compliance and adherence to quality management and quality assurance practices
  • Maintains current knowledge regarding applicable regulatory, legal, industry practice and company/ client standards of procedure (SOPs)
  • Manages and/or delivers projects on-time, safely, under budget, and of the utmost quality

What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and/or related field
  • 15+ years of PennDOT Construction Inspection and/or Construction Management experience with highway construction and/or bridge construction
  • PA Professional Engineer (PE) preferred or NICET level III/IV Highway Construction Inspection certification is required
  • Prior Construction Management/Resident Engineering experience and positive working relationships with PennDOT or City of Philadelphia.
  • Experience delivering large construction projects valued between $30 - $200M+
  • Working knowledge of ECMS, MC-Docs, E-builder, Microsoft Office Suite, BlueBeam, Adobe Pro, and Scheduling Platforms


COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $160,000 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.

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

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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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