Rail Construction Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,000 employees across 85 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Construction Project Manager to supervise planning, coordination, and implementation of railway, tunnel, and/or bridge construction projects in efforts to continue to expanding our growing construction services practice. This growing group of Construction Managers (CM's), Resident Engineers, and Inspectors are focused on providing construction services to clients across the nation. We are looking for a railway-focused leader who will collaborate with our CM's focused on serving our clients to provide high quality construction services. 

General project locations may include Harrisburg/Moon Township, PA, Maryland, Northern/Southern VA, or Chicago, IL, as well as other various locations around the US depending on the project. Project locations will vary based on project needs. 

In addition to project responsibilities, you will be directly involved with development and implementation of the construction services business strategy, while also helping to win work and expand our project portfolio and client base.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
  • Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans
  • Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
  • Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures
  • Sustain continuous improvement for all processes
• Provide inspection, field engineering, technical advisement for issues related to tunnel, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed.
• Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, assisting in contract negotiations, as required.
• Establish work plan for large and complex projects, arrange for staffing for each phase of project, including subcontractor engagement.
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans, as required.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.  
• Oversee and mentor junior staff.
• Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits, and review time sheets.
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings.  
• Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues.
• Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations.  
• Possess proven Client Management Skills including:
  • Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
  • Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed
  • Gather/disseminate information and intel