Senior Construction Project Manager

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager, specialized in complex heavy civil works projects, complex water, dam, and/or large-scale earthwork projects.   You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and municipal infrastructure projects that include managing construction, overseeing staff inspectors, managing testing, coordination with Owners & Contractors and administering large scale contracts. Under general supervision, the ideal candidate will be responsible, through subordinate construction personnel, for overall management direction of select, marquee construction projects.

Essential Duties

• Evaluates specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times. and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Assembles members of organization (supervisory. clerical, engineering technical, field, and other workers) at start of project.
• Develops an oversight budget and staffing plan for the construction oversight activities
• Directs oversight personnel and subconsultants engaged in planning and executing oversight procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Verifies appropriate project documentation including correspondence with the contractor
• Prepares complex correspondence to the contractor or others including responses to claim notifications
• Leads regularly scheduled Project Control Meeting with the contractor and owner
• Manages supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Oversees work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Verifies construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Occasional to travel may be required.
• Primary marquee contracts to be located in Columbia, South Carolina, initially, for a period of no less than 36 months. 

Professional Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.
• 7+ years professional experience in the design, and construction administration of heavy civil projects, water, dam and/or earthwork projects.
• Possession of PE certification with the availability to obtain reciprocity in South Carolina within 3 months.
• Be self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, and Excel is required.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $145,000. This will be dependent on the expertise of the incoming candidate.

*Relocation is available for the ideal candidate.

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 nearly 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.