Bridge Construction Manager
About The Position
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 a Bridge Construction Manager to lead field execution for complex cable-supported bridge projects, including cable-stayed bridges. This position will serve as the senior field authority, accountable for safe execution, technical accuracy, constructability, schedule performance, and coordination of all field operations for some of the most technically demanding bridge projects in the portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil and bridge construction
- Demonstrated experience with cable‑stayed and/or suspension bridge construction
- Extensive field management experience on large, complex transportation projects
- Strong working knowledge of bridge specifications (AASHTO, MDTA or other DOT standards)
Nice To Haves
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license OR CCM, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Field Leadership & Construction Execution Lead day-to-day field construction activities for cable-supported bridge projects from mobilization through commissioning
- Oversee critical construction operations, including tower construction, cable installation and stressing, deck erection, temporary works, and erection engineering coordination
- Direct superintendents, field engineers, inspectors, and craft labor to ensure efficient and safe execution
- Ensure compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings, specifications, and plans.
- Cable-Supported Bridge Expertise Manage installation, tensioning, and adjustment of stay cables or main suspension cables
- Coordinate with specialty cable suppliers, erection engineers, and inspection teams
- Review and interpret cable force monitoring data, geometry controls, and erection sequencing plans
- Address constructability challenges unique to long-span and cable-supported bridges
- Schedule & Cost Control Work closely with project controls to maintain construction schedules and cost forecasts
- Evaluate change events and provide constructability input for change management
- Optimize field productivity while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Stakeholder & Client Coordination Serve as the primary field representative with owners, engineers of record, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
- Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and site inspections
- Support dispute resolution and claims avoidance through strong documentation and communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
