Department Manager, Construction Jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

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

DESCRIPTION – Department Manager

Responsible for the Vertical Construction Management Department’s day to day management and operation. Responsible for oversight of all projects being undertaken by the Department, including adherence to project scope, schedule, budget, and quality control/quality assurance, staff utilization and the safety of the team. Responsible for developing and growing the team as well as developing and maintaining positive client relations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews analyses of project activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Oversee project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
• Responsible for winning work (NNWA), backlog and growing/expanding the business.
• Fully engage on key Department pursuits and participate in develop and execution of Capture Plans with the objective of increasing the win probability of targeted pursuits.
• Lead Department compliance and adherence to quality management and quality assurance practices.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining client relations and management, including monitoring client satisfaction. Clients include internal and external.
• Responsible for direct labor ratio and utilization goals at the Department level.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding applicable regulatory, legal, industry practice and company/ client standards of procedure (SOPs).
• The Department Manager, Construction will be responsible for the Department’s operations through planning, delegation, execution, and review of work objectives.
• Assist with/develop bid documents and bidding activities.
• Provides input to annual budgetary development process in coordination with finance and upper-level operations management.
• Assist in the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all elements to craft a winning proposal.
• Oversee construction acceptance procedures and construction progress along with approving contractor invoices.
• Expected to be billable on projects as appropriate.
• Occasional to moderate travel might be required.
• Solves sensitive administrative issues that surface within the department as required.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve issues.
• Develop and issue contracts.
• Ensures projects within the Department adhere to Michael Baker Quality Management requirements including Project Management Plans, Quality Verification Forms.
• 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 disadvantage business enterprises.
• Manage and ensure Federal and State funding compliance requirements.
• Assist with/perform preconstruction activities, estimating, constructability reviews and value engineering efforts.
• Coordinates business development activities of PMs within the Department, including go/no go decision inputs, client outreach and marketing, teaming arrangements, proposal development and review, and interview preparation and delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Generally, manages a Department of up to (9) team members.
• Executes personnel management duties to include, hiring, training, timekeeping approval, performance assessment, promotion/career progression recommendations, retention, voluntary turnover, disciplinary action, and employment termination

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and management principles
• Experience with MS Office Suite of products
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, skills
• 7 – 10 years of proven construction project management experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or related field
• Experience with BlueBeam Software or Adobe Pro

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $100,942- $166,543 in Harrisburg, PA and will be dependent on the skills and experience of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.