Michael Baker International

Project Construction Manager

Michael Baker International • $111K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive construction management/inspection experience on transportation, transit, or rail projects
  • Experience managing CEI teams on rail, transit, highway, bridge, or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency with construction documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction operations, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and compliance
  • Manage and mentor construction inspection staff, including performance oversight
  • Coordinate daily activities with contractors, subcontractors, utilities, and client representatives
  • Develop work plans aligned with transit operations to minimize impacts during outages
  • Review and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings for contract adherence
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules, identifying and resolving issues proactively
  • Prepare and review reports, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay estimates

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Construction Manager to support transportation and infrastructure projects in the Philadelphia area. In this role, you will serve as the primary representative, ensuring construction activities are executed in compliance with contract documents, client expectations, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the project construction management lead overseeing construction operations, quality, schedule, and compliance.
  • Manage and mentor construction inspection staff, including scheduling, assignments, and performance oversight
  • Coordinate daily activities with contractors, subcontractors, utilities, and client representatives
  • Coordinate work activities and work plans with transit / transportation operations for planned outages to minimize operational impacts.
  • Review and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to contract requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Prepare and review daily reports, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay estimates.
  • Ensure compliance with client standards, safety regulations, and quality control procedures.
  • Facilitate meetings including progress meetings, pre-construction meetings, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Maintain strong communication with clients and internal project teams.
  • May include proposal production, support, and business development.

What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • PE not required, but preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive construction management/inspection experience on transportation, transit, or rail projects.
  • Experience managing CEI teams on rail, transit, highway, bridge, or infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with construction documentation systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $111,176 to $175,758. 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

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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.
Learn more about Michael Baker International
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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