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 Construction Manager (part-time) 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 representative overseeing construction operations, quality, and compliance
• Manage and mentor construction inspection staff, including scheduling, assignments, and performance oversight
• Coordinate daily activities with contractors, subcontractors, utilities, and client representatives
• 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, 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

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive construction management/inspection experience on transportation 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 $60/hr - $80/hr. This estimate reflects the range at the time of posting; actual compensation will be determined based on 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 over 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.