Project Construction Manager

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

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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