Construction Manager - Rail

Michael Baker International•Alexandria, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be shaped by energy costs, urban growth, and environmental priorities. Michael Baker helps freight railroads, transit authorities, and state DOTs address these challenges through services focused on state of good repair, capacity, safety, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. By partnering closely with our clients, we deliver innovative, practical, and cost‑effective solutions that support the successful delivery of complex rail and transit projects. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a talented Construction Manager with a specialization in freight rail projects and program management, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. This position will directly support Michael Baker’s engagement to supply program and construction management services to our freight rail client CSX Transportation as a partner in the public-private partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia to deliver significant rail enhancement projects for the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative. Our team consists of on-location support in our Alexandria, VA office with technical expertise also from other offices. The candidate will report to the Alexandria office. This individual will lead a group of construction managers, resident engineers, and inspectors focused on providing construction services to freight rail and passenger rail clients within the Richmond to DC corridor on multiple projects as part of the TRV Program. We are looking for a Railway focused leader who will collaborate with our CMs focused on serving our rail practice and to provide high quality construction services. In addition to project responsibilities, you will be directly involved with development and implementation of the construction services business strategy, while also helping to win work and expand our project portfolio and client base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years in construction oversight with expertise in safety, scheduling (CPM, Primavera, MS Project), staffing, estimating, risk and quality management, and document controls
Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage diverse teams and liaise with clients, contractors, and agencies
Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects safely, on time, and under budget
Committed to client satisfaction, business growth, staff development, and operational excellence
Experience coordinating with government agencies
Rail industry experience (freight/passenger) essential
Familiarity with Virginia/DC area projects

Nice To Haves

P.E. and CCM certifications preferred
Required: experience in active rail facilities; preferred: track safety certification

Responsibilities

Support Michael Baker International’s TRV Program Manager and/or Deputy Program Managers
Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health and Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans
Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures
Sustain continuous improvement for all processes
Provide inspection, field engineering, technical advisement for issues related to civil, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed
Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project success, assisting in contract negotiations, as required
Establish work plan for large and complex projects, arrange for staffing for each phase of project, including subcontractor engagement
Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans, as required
Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems. Oversee and mentor junior staff.
Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits; review time sheets
Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings. Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues
Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations
Assist in hiring staff as needed to support project needs
Possess proven Client Management Skills including:
Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed
Gather/disseminate information and intelligence regarding potential upcoming pursuits
Participate in business development activities as required for existing and potential new clients, to include general marketing, client meetings, and proposal development
Other duties as assigned