Assistant Construction Manager

Michael Baker Intl.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Baker International is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager for their Harrisburg office. This hybrid role includes both in-office and remote responsibilities while overseeing compliance on various construction projects across Pennsylvania. The position requires strong communication skills and a background in construction management, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience required.
• Valid driver’s license needed.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support construction site oversight to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.
• Review construction documents and report updates.
• Conduct weekly site visits to resolve issues and gather updates.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in PDF tools

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

CONSTRUCTIONSERVICESPRACTICE

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 an Assistant Construction Manager to join our team in Harrisburg! Our CM Vertical team works on a variety of impactful projects across Pennsylvania—from transit stations and bus maintenance facilities to commercial fit-outs and multimodal developments. Based in Harrisburg, this hybrid role (2 days in-office, 3 remote) includes weekly site visits and offers exposure to both long-term and fast-paced projects. Responsibilities include:

• Support construction site oversight to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards.
• Review construction documents and report field updates to designers and managers.
• Maintain project documentation and draft correspondence.
• Track project schedules, RFIs, submittals, and quality benchmarks.
• Lead or participate in status meetings and keep clients informed.
• Conduct weekly site visits to resolve issues, gather updates, and build rapport with field teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years construction experience
• Strong teamwork, communication, and self-motivation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF tools (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to navigate construction sites in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $75,095 to $108,432. 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.