Bridge 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 is seeking a Bridge Construction Manager to lead field execution for complex bridge projects in Washington DC! This role is responsible for managing all phases of construction, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating closely with owners, contractors, and agency stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Lead construction management activities for bridge projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Oversee contractor performance, schedules, budgets, and cost controls
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Coordinate with owners, designers, inspectors, contractors, and agency representatives
• Monitor construction progress, review schedules, and resolve field issues and constructability challenges
• Manage change orders, claims, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality control/quality assurance procedures
• Prepare and present status reports to clients and senior leadership
• Support public outreach and coordination with stakeholders as required

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years of experience in bridge construction
• Extensive experience managing bridge construction projects on active roadways
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and contractor performance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $152,000 - $210,000. 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.

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About us

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.

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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

Michael Baker is seeking a Bridge Construction Manager to lead field execution for complex bridge projects in Washington DC!