Job Description

Rail and Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be shaped by energy costs, urban growth, and environmental priorities. Michael Baker helps freight railroads, transit authorities, and state DOTs address these challenges through services focused on state of good repair, capacity, safety, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

By partnering closely with our clients, we deliver innovative, practical, and cost‑effective solutions that support the successful delivery of complex rail and transit projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Construction Manager with a specialization in freight rail projects and program management, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. This position will directly support Michael Baker’s engagement to supply program and construction management services to our freight rail client CSX Transportation as a partner in the public-private partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia to deliver significant rail enhancement projects for the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative. Our team consists of on-location support in our Alexandria, VA office with technical expertise also from other offices. The candidate will report to the Alexandria office.

This individual will lead a group of construction managers, resident engineers, and inspectors focused on providing construction services to freight rail and passenger rail clients within the Richmond to DC corridor on multiple projects as part of the TRV Program. We are looking for a Railway focused leader who will collaborate with our CMs focused on serving our rail practice and 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.

What You'll Do:

The Construction Managerwill supervise the planning, coordination, and implementation of railway, civil and bridge construction projects in the Richmond to DC corridor. Project responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Support Michael Baker International’s TRV Program Manager and/or Deputy Program Managers
• Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
  • Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health and 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 civil, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed
• Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project success, 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, client, 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; review time sheets
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings. Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues
• Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations
• Assist in hiring staff as needed to support project needs
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Occasional to moderate local/regional travel will be required.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years in construction oversight with expertise in safety, scheduling (CPM, Primavera, MS Project), staffing, estimating, risk and quality management, and document controls
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage diverse teams and liaise with clients, contractors, and agencies
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects safely, on time, and under budget
• Committed to client satisfaction, business growth, staff development, and operational excellence
• Experience coordinating with government agencies
• P.E. and CCM certifications preferred
• Required: experience in active rail facilities; preferred: track safety certification
• Rail industry experience (freight/passenger) essential
• Familiarity with Virginia/DC area projects

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $121,803 - $159,891 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.

Why Choose Us:

• 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, 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.

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. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.