Department Manager - Construction Services at Michael Baker International in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

We are a national leader in Construction Services (CS) with a staff that 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 actively seeking a Construction Services Department Manager to join our Little Rock, AR, office. This is a leadership position requiring significant construction and administration experience. The Construction Services Manager will focus attention on Arkansas and the adjoining states and will be responsible for the overall development and execution of Michael Baker International's Transportation Construction Practice business plan for growth, recruiting, staff development, profitability, and project performance with an emphasis on the Arkansas surface transportation market (ARDOT/MPOs). This position will collaborate extensively with the Business Development team and will work closely with our Little Rock and Bentonville offices. The appropriate qualified applicant must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of transportation CEI and Construction Management Services and a track record of successful project delivery and client relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish projects and lead production teams with successful delivery on key pursuits through the provision of technical direction; oversight of fiscal management relative to scope, schedule, and budget; promote adherence to client management, implementation of quality control processes and appropriate level of delegation to, and oversight of, key supporting staff
• Negotiate contracts with ARDOT or other contracting agencies
• Manage financial performance of the business and negotiate fees with design-build contractors.
• Responsible for Marketing and business development oversight
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients within our industry
• Manage field supervisors providing direction to the inspection teams for the construction of highways and bridges primarily for ARDOT. Work closely with client project manager, teaming partners, and Michael Baker QC/QA team.
• Coordinate with the construction contractor, the owner, inspectors and stakeholders.
• Oversee change order justifications, inspector performance, and resolution of construction issues.
• Hire and build inspection staff for ARDOT projects.
• Mentor and develop junior CEI project managers.
• Implement CM/CEI best practices across the region for employees and staff to go by.
• Serves as a key project resource interfacing with the clients, assists project managers with providing a high-quality product that meets the schedule and maintains client satisfaction.

Connect / cross-market other discipline services and solutions. Support other disciplines that have existing client relationships and leverage those relationships for growth opportunities

• Other duties as assigned by Office Executive

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Arkansas
• 10+ years of construction engineering management and inspection experience for transportation projects.
• ARDOT minimum experience with roadway and bridge construction specifications, policies, and general procedures
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Microstation/MS Project/ Primavera

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $94,141 to $155,060. 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.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.Michael Baker is actively seeking a Construction Services Department Manager to join our Little Rock, AR, office.

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