Technical Manager - Bridge

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

As a part of our Construction Services Team, the Technical Manager will supervise the planning, coordination and implementation of bridge construction projects relating to current and future contracts with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and other modal agencies within the DC / MD / VA region.

Technical Managers coordinate with engineers, clients, contractors, and field staff as necessary to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract documents, on-time, and within project budgets while ensuring safety measures are appropriately taken.

This position requires frequent contact with engineers and field personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections.

• This position also requires frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection and resolve problems;
• with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials;

with utility companies to coordinate relocations and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

This position is a field role with heavy involvement in all phases of construction on projects which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive political or environmental concerns, or significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local and federal government representatives.

Field and office duties require the ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete reports including : correspondence, meeting notes, individual daily reports, summary of quantities, change orders, supplemental agreements, and project closeout documents.

The Construction Manager will provide oversight of construction change order administration, inspector performance, and resolution of construction issues.

Other responsibilities include :

• Oversight and management of field personnel.
• Monitor construction progress and costs.
• Preparation of correspondence.
• Maintain jobsite records.
• Conduct project related meetings and issue detailed meeting minutes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend acceptance or rejection of CPM schedules.
• Review contractor requests for payment.
• Implement and maintain document control management systems.
• Perform constructability reviews of plans under development.
• Perform cost estimates or review third party estimates.
• Supervise construction staff and ensure they're properly trained and certified in the job requirements and use of all equipment.
• Work with inspectors in scheduling the inspection resources.
• Interact with other consulting firms.
• Communicate and visit clients.
• Make sure projects adhere to all government and industry standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and implement construction management QA / QC Plans.
• May have to work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends on occasion.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree.
• 15+ years of construction management and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with Federal and State Specifications for construction.
• Possession of a professional engineer (PE) license in DC, MD, or VA (or ability to obtain within 12 months) is preferred.
• Experience with complex bridge types preferred (cable stayed, suspension, tied arch, steel truss, etc.).
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, lead, motivate and evaluate the work of others.
• Construction observation experience with industry standards.
• Strong people management skills are required.
• Established relationships with state agencies a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required for client interaction.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $132,324 to $206,676. 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.

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 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.

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 Affirmative Action / 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

About the Team

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.