IEC Construction Field Support Manager

Michael Baker International•New York, NY

2d•$156,000 - $197,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International's Construction Services Practice supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out. This role provides qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts. The Construction Field Support Manager will provide project-level field insight in support of the Independent Engineering Consultant’s (IEC) oversight role. This position supports Project Managers by conducting field observations, validating reported progress against actual site conditions, identifying emerging risks, and translating construction activities into clear, actionable oversight findings. The role does not direct construction work, manage contractors, or duplicate PMC/CCM responsibilities. Rather, it provides an independent, field-informed perspective to support schedule, risk, interface, and readiness assessments. This role requires onsite field work in New York City and its surrounding areas.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting heavy civil, transit, infrastructure, station, tunnel, utility, or major public works construction projects
Associate’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
Solid understanding of construction sequencing, temporary works, access constraints, utility coordination, and interface management
Ability to interpret construction drawings, schedules, phasing plans, and work plans
Experience identifying and documenting field conditions with potential schedule, cost, or constructability impacts
Familiarity with large public infrastructure delivery environments, including MTA, NYCT, or similar agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with basic construction scheduling software
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well‑supported observations
Ability to engage effectively with field personnel, contractors, and site representatives while delivering professional reporting to project managers and leadership
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Availability to attend job site meetings and construction activities during weekdays, with occasional night and weekend work as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
NICET Level III, CCM certification, and/or an engineering background
Experience with design‑build and design‑bid‑build delivery on transit, transportation, or public‑private partnership projects
Experience working with owners, PMCs, resident engineering teams, or independent oversight organizations
Working knowledge of risk management processes and their impact on construction field activities
Experience in public agency project delivery environments and understanding of oversight expectations

Responsibilities

Conduct regular field visits to gain first‑hand visibility into construction progress, work sequencing, site logistics, and interface readiness
Validate reported progress, schedules, and milestone commitments through direct comparison with real‑time field conditions
Proactively identify and escalate emerging issues related to constructability, access, utilities, third‑party coordination, and predecessor/successor handoffs
Provide IEC Project Managers with clear, concise, and objective field intelligence on site readiness, near‑term risks, and execution constraints
Evaluate cross‑contract and cross‑discipline interfaces to anticipate impacts to downstream activities and overall project execution
Prepare well‑documented, professional field observation narratives suitable for IEC oversight reporting and internal management review
Participate in project meetings, coordination sessions, and issue‑resolution discussions to support informed, field‑driven IEC oversight