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

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Manager to join the team in our Harrisburg, PA office.

With guidance from the Department Manager, the successful candidate will endeavor to plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate activities of the designated project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Responsibilities include:


* Assist with/perform preconstruction activities, estimating, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts


* Assist with/develop bid documents and bidding activities


* Develop and issue contracts


* Manage and ensure Federal and State funding compliance requirements


* Review, manage, and maintain construction phase functions such as, but not limited to: project schedules, project budgets, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, various contractor-provided certifications and disadvantaged business enterprises


* Coordinate with contractors to resolve issues


* Oversee construction acceptance procedures and construction progress along with approving contractor invoices

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, building science, or related field


* 7 - 10 years of documented construction project management experience; experience in managing public projects in a general contracting, agency construction management, and/or owner's construction representative capacity preferred.


* In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and management principles


* Experience with BlueBeam Software


* Strong communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

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 80 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.

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