Construction Inspection Operations Manager

Michael Baker International

Construction Inspection Operations Manager for Michael Baker International managing the inspection group across multiple districts. Focused on business development, quality control, and client relations in construction projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFort Washington • Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs and coordinates activities of the Department for attainment of office goals
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic goals for the Construction Services practice and collaborating with office leadership
Reviews and analyzes project staffing activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the Department progress toward stated goals and objectives
Responsible for the Departmental business development and marketing/teaming strategies including proposal technical writing
Responsible for developing and monitoring the Department budget and staff utilization
Manages recruitment activities including attracting and retaining top talent and facilitating on-boarding of new team members
Provides leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as training, performance feedback, technical guidance, financial management, and client relations
Resolves personnel issues, such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning
Participates in internal and external professional development activities
Lead Department compliance and adherence to quality management and quality assurance practices
Maintains current knowledge regarding applicable regulatory, legal, industry practice and company/ client standards of procedure (SOPs)
Manages and/or delivers projects on-time, safely, under budget, and of the utmost quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and/or related field
15+ years of PennDOT Construction Inspection and/or Construction Management experience with highway construction and/or bridge construction
PA Professional Engineer (PE) preferred or NICET level III/IV Highway Construction Inspection certification is required
Prior Construction Management/Resident Engineering experience and positive working relationships with PennDOT or City of Philadelphia
Experience delivering large construction projects valued between $30 - $200M+
Working knowledge of ECMS, MC-Docs, E-builder, Microsoft Office Suite, BlueBeam, Adobe Pro, and Scheduling Platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Construction ManagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementTechnical WritingStaff UtilizationQuality ManagementQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ManagementPersonnel Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringMotivatingCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationTrainingPerformance FeedbackClient RelationsSuccession Planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementPA Professional Engineer (PE)NICET level III Highway Construction InspectionNICET level IV Highway Construction Inspection