What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Construction Manager position at Michael Baker International and Careers?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 is seeking a Bridge Construction Manager to lead field execution for complex cable-supported bridge projects, including cable-stayed bridges. This position will serve as the senior field authority, accountable for safe execution, technical accuracy, constructability, schedule performance, and coordination of all field operations for some of the most technically demanding bridge projects in the portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Leadership & Construction Execution
- Lead day-to-day field construction activities for cable-supported bridge projects from mobilization through commissioning
- Oversee critical construction operations, including tower construction, cable installation and stressing, deck erection, temporary works, and erection engineering coordination
- Direct superintendents, field engineers, inspectors, and craft labor to ensure efficient and safe execution
- Ensure compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings, specifications, and plans.
Cable-Supported Bridge Expertise
- Manage installation, tensioning, and adjustment of stay cables or main suspension cables
- Coordinate with specialty cable suppliers, erection engineers, and inspection teams
- Review and interpret cable force monitoring data, geometry controls, and erection sequencing plans
- Address constructability challenges unique to long-span and cable-supported bridges
Schedule & Cost Control
- Work closely with project controls to maintain construction schedules and cost forecasts
- Evaluate change events and provide constructability input for change management
- Optimize field productivity while maintaining quality and safety standards
Stakeholder & Client Coordination
- Serve as the primary field representative with owners, engineers of record, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and site inspections
- Support dispute resolution and claims avoidance through strong documentation and communication
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license OR CCM, preferred.
- 15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil and bridge construction
- Demonstrated experience with cable‑stayed and/or suspension bridge construction
- Extensive field management experience on large, complex transportation projects
- Strong working knowledge of bridge specifications (AASHTO, MDTA or other DOT standards)
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,537 - $220,673. 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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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.
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Salary : $115,537 - $220,673