Transportation Construction Manager

Job Description

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is expanding its Construction Services practice in the Mid-Atlantic region and seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead large-scale bridge, highway, and rail projects in the Richmond area! This role is ideal for a transportation-focused leader who can deliver high-quality construction services while supporting business growth and client engagement. As a key member of our team, the Construction Manager will manage the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects for agencies such as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) within the Richmond/Hampton Roads region. In addition to project oversight, the Construction Manager will play a strategic role in business development—helping to win new work, expand our portfolio, and strengthen client relationships.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage all phases of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, budgets, schedules, and safety standards.
• Supervise and train construction staff, ensuring proper certifications and adherence to QA/QC plans.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, clients, and field personnel to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including daily reports, meeting notes, change orders, supplemental agreements, and closeout materials.
• Oversee construction change order administration and inspector performance.
• Support design teams with constructability reviews during plan development.
• Assist with contract negotiations, schedule development, and resource planning.
• Participate in client engagement and business development activities, including marketing, proposal preparation, and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and identify future opportunities.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction management or oversight.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or CCM in Virginia, preferred.
• Proven expertise in project safety, scheduling (CPM, Primavera, MS Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality control, and document management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to plan, organize, and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for interaction with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $101,537 - $165,673. 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.

About Us

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 309441
• Locations Richmond, VA, United States