CEI Project Manager

at  Michael Baker International

JOB DESCRIPTIONCONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

We are a national leader in 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 actively seeking a CEI Project Manager to join our Houston, TX, office. The CEI Project Manager will be responsible for Texas CEI projects by being engaged in Design-Bid-Build Quality management. The CEI Project Manager will manage field supervisors providing direction to the inspection teams for the construction of highways and bridges primarily for TxDOT. This is a leadership position requiring significant construction and administration experience. Work closely with client project manager, teaming partners, and Michael Baker QC/QA team. The appropriate qualified applicant must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of transportation CEI and Construction Management Services and a track record of successful project delivery and client relationships.

• Coordinate with the construction contractor, the owner, inspectors and stakeholders.
• Oversee change order justifications, inspector performance, and resolution of construction issues.
• Negotiate contracts with TxDOT
• Manage financial performance of the business and negotiate fees with design-build contractors.
• Responsible for Marketing and business development oversight
• Hire and build inspection staff for TxDOT projects.
• Mentor and develop junior CEI project managers.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients within our industry
• Implement CM/CEI best practices across the region for employees and staff to go by.
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas
• 10+ years of construction engineering management and inspection experience for transportation projects.
• TxDOT minimum experience for certification purposes under roadway and bridge construction inspection categories.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Microstation/MS Project/ Primavera

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 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.

• Coordinate with the construction contractor, the owner, inspectors and stakeholders.
• Oversee change order justifications, inspector performance, and resolution of construction issues.
• Negotiate contracts with TxDOT
• Manage financial performance of the business and negotiate fees with design-build contractors.
• Responsible for Marketing and business development oversight
• Hire and build inspection staff for TxDOT projects.
• Mentor and develop junior CEI project managers.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients within our industry
• Implement CM/CEI best practices across the region for employees and staff to go by.
• Other duties as assigne