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 professionals who combine technical excellence with strong client relationships. As the industry evolves, Michael Baker seeks professionals who can both deliver projects and help grow trusted client partnerships.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Specialist in Pittsburgh (based out of the Moon Township office) to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects while also supporting client development and business growth. This seller-doer role manages construction operations from pre‑construction through project closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage day‑to‑day construction activities for infrastructure projects including roadway, drainage, utilities, aviation, transit, or other public works improvements
- Serve as the primary point of contact with owners, contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders
- Oversee contractor performance, construction sequencing, and field operations to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and schedules
- Monitor project budgets, review pay applications, prepared and recommend change orders, forecast costs, and prepare monthly reports to clients
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality control procedures
- Conduct progress meetings and prepare project documentation, reports, and correspondence
- Coordinate with design teams to address constructability issues, RFIs, and design clarifications
- Identify risks and proactively resolve construction challenges to minimize delays and cost impacts
- Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation
- Identify follow-on work, contract extensions, and new opportunities through active engagement on current projects
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, SOQs, and interviews, including technical approaches, staffing plans, and cost inputs
- Develop “lessons learned” for future projects and to support future client needs
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of construction experience on transportation or infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract administration, and public agency requirements
- Experience managing contractors, inspectors, and multi‑disciplinary project teams
- Experience in PADEP rules and regulations, preferred
- Proficiency with construction documentation, schedules, and reporting tools
- Experience working directly with clients in a consultative or advisory capacity
- Interest in or experience supporting proposals, client development, or seller–doer roles
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. 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.
Company
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.