Michael Baker International

Field Construction Specialist - Facilities, Rail & Transit

Michael Baker International$120K — $154K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 8 years relevant experience in construction management
  • Experience in rail/transit, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices and safety protocols
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and contract documents
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills in a field environment

Responsibilities

  • Oversee coordination between construction teams, clients, and the internal design team
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to project plans
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including contractors, inspectors, and engineers
  • Track project progress and identify risk factors for resolution
  • Review schedules and work plans for project alignment
  • Enforce quality control standards and compliance with regulations
  • Document daily field activities and track project issues

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment on transportation infrastructure projects
  • Opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and enhance project outcomes
  • Focus on safety and adherence to quality standards in construction processes
  • Potential for continued professional development and growth in the field
Full Job Description
Job Description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Field Construction Specialist to support rail and transit station and facility projects. This role is responsible for overseeing construction phase services activities related to projects we designed. Specifics include ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong field experience on transportation infrastructure projects and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:
  • Oversee coordination between field construction forces, client representatives, an internal design team.
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to plans and specifications.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders, including contractors, inspectors, engineers, and client representatives
  • Track project progress, identify risks, and support resolution of field issues
  • Review schedules, work plans, and submittals to ensure alignment with project goals
  • Enforce quality control standards and compliance with applicable regulations and codes
  • Document field activities, including daily reports, progress updates, and issue tracking

What You Need To Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 8 years of relevant construction management experience in related field.
  • Experience supporting construction projects in rail/transit, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety protocols, and project controls
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills in a field environment

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $154,268. 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.

*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.

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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