Technical Manager I

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.

 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CMT Lab Manager to lead and support our North Carolina Construction Services Group, with a strong emphasis on materials testing and engineering related to asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates, and other construction materials. This role is critical in ensuring technical and operational excellence, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards across all phases of construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for materials testing and engineering services, including asphalt, concrete, and soil evaluations.
• Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance protocols for field and laboratory testing.
• Review and interpret test data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO, CCRL, AMRL, and NCDOT specifications).
• Collaborate with project managers, technical managers, engineers, and clients to resolve technical issues and optimize project outcomes.
• Supervise, train and mentor field and lab technicians on proper testing procedures and safety protocols.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and technical scope development.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting construction materials and testing.
• Manages staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments.
• Assist with Office Executive and Construction Services Manager with performance feedback, financial management, and client relations. 
• Perform project management with various CMT clients, Municipalities, Airports, and NCDOT.
• Develop and manage processes that drive safety, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness in support of organizational growth. 

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Materials, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction materials testing and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt, concrete, and soil properties and testing methodologies.
• Professional Engineer (NC PE) license preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

 

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Laboratory related certifications
• NICET Certification in Construction Materials Testing
• ICC Certifications 
• Asphalt Institute or NCDOT-specific certifications
• OSHA 10 Hour

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,593.60 - $153,732.80 annually. 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.

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 ch