Senior Construction Project Manager

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager, specialized in complex heavy civil works projects, complex water, dam, and/or large-scale earthwork projects.

You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and municipal infrastructure projects that include managing construction, overseeing staff inspectors, managing testing, coordination with Owners & Contractors and administering large scale contracts.

Under general supervision, the ideal candidate will be responsible, through subordinate construction personnel, for overall management direction of select, marquee construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES


* Evaluates specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times.

and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.


* Assembles members of organization (supervisory.

clerical, engineering technical, field, and other workers) at start of project.


* Develops an oversight budget and staffing plan for the construction oversight activities


* Directs oversight personnel and subconsultants engaged in planning and executing oversight procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.


* Verifies appropriate project documentation including correspondence with the contractor


* Prepares complex correspondence to the contractor or others including responses to claim notifications


* Leads regularly scheduled Project Control Meeting with the contractor and owner


* Manages supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.


* Oversees work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.


* Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.


* Verifies construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.


* Occasional to travel may be required.


* Primary marquee contracts to be located in Columbia, South Carolina, initially, for a period of no less than 36 months.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.


* 7+ years professional experience in the design, and construction administration of heavy civil projects, water, dam and/or earthwork projects.


* Possession of PE certification with the availability to obtain reciprocity in South Carolina within 3 months.


* Be self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects.


* Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.


* Demonstrate proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.


* Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, and Excel is required.

Compensation: The salary range for this positi...