Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 4,000 employees across 85 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients' needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Project Manager- Construction to work out of our Moon Township, PA office to supervise planning, coordination, and implementation of railway, tunnel, and/or bridge construction projects in efforts to continue to expanding our growing construction services practice. This growing group of Construction Managers (CM's), Resident Engineers, and Inspectors are focused on providing construction services to clients across the nation. We are looking for a railway-focused leader who will collaborate with our CM's focused on serving our clients to provide high quality construction services.

In addition to project responsibilities, you will be directly involved with development and implementation of the construction services business strategy, while also helping to win work and expand our project portfolio and client base.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
  
  
  • Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans
  • Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
  • Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures
  • Sustain continuous improvement for all processes
  
  
• Provide inspection, field engineering, technical advisement for issues related to tunnel, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed.
• Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, assisting in contract negotiations, as required.
• Establish work plan for large and complex projects, arrange for staffing for each phase of project, including subcontractor engagement.
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans, as required.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff.
• Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits, and review time sheets.
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings.
• Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues.
• Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations.
• Possess proven Client Management Skills including:
  
  
  • Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
  • Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed
  • Gather/disseminate information and intelligence regarding potential upcoming pursuits
  • Participate in business development activities as required for existing and potential new clients, to include general marketing, client meetings, and proposal development
  
  
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field required
• 10+ years experience in related construction oversight required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) a plus
• Familiarity with working in active rail facilities preferred
• Track safety certification preferred
• Proven experience working for freight rail clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
• Ability to manage various levels and numbers of staff
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants (Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential)
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,980- $181,864 per year. 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.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

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.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.

*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.Michael Baker Internationalis seeking aRail Project Manager- Constructionto work out of ourMoon Township, PAoffice to supervise planning, coordination, and implementation of railway, tunnel, and/or bridge construction projects in efforts to continue to expanding our growing construction services practice. This growing group of Construction Managers (CM's), Resident Engineers, and Inspectors are focused on providing construction services to clients across the nation. We are looking for a railway-focused leader who will collaborate with our CM's focused on serving our clients to provide high quality construction services.

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