Construction Manager/Scheduler

Michael Baker International; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Field Construction Manager/Construction Scheduler to join their team in Baltimore, MD. This role is crucial for overseeing construction activities, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and CPM scheduling, with excellent organizational and communication skills. You will lead project control meetings, evaluate construction procedures, and facilitate collaboration with contractors and stakeholders. Join a company committed to solving complex infrastructure challenges and making a difference in the communities they serve.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction or project management required.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and management principles.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate construction activities to meet project goals.
• Develop budgets and staffing plans for construction oversight.
• Review project schedules and manage construction phase functions.

Skills

Construction Management

CPM Scheduling

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Field Construction Manager/Construction Scheduler to join our Baltimore, MD team. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will endeavor, plan, direct, oversee, and coordinate activities of the designated project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in providing Construction Management and CPM scheduling services to a variety of clients. Responsibilities of the position may include:

• Assist with/perform preconstruction activities, estimating, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
• Evaluate specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
• Assembles members of organizations (supervisory, clerical, engineering, technical, field, and other workers) during projects
• Develop an oversight budget and staffing plan for the construction oversight activities
• Review, manage, and maintain construction phase functions such as, but not limited to: project schedules, project budgets, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, various contractor-provided certifications and disadvantaged business enterprises
• Facilitate the review and analysis of project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 or similar program.
• Evaluate Time Impact Analyses (TIAs) and Time Extension Requests.
• Review and interpret baseline and execution schedules, including monthly updates.
• Review critical path logic networks, near critical path activities, and bar charts.
• Conduct critical path and float analysis, generating corresponding reports.
• Communicate schedule status and approval recommendation to project management and clients.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve schedule maintenance issues
• Oversee construction acceptance procedures and construction progress along with approving contractor invoices
• Coordinates with stakeholders and subconsultants to engage in planning and execution of oversight procedures, interpreting specifications, and executing correspondence with the contractor
• Verify and prepare appropriate project documentation including correspondence with the contractor and owner
• Leads regularly scheduled Project Control Meetings with the contractor and owner
• Oversees work in progress to ensure that workmanship, conforms with specifications and plans, adherence to schedule
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports
• Verifies construction activities within federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of construction management or project management experience or other related experience within construction projects
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and management principles
• Knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Bluebeam software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Individual contributor role.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $98,537- to $142,279 annually. 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.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

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 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 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.

*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.

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, estimatorsand safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.