Construction Inspection Operations Manager

About the role

The Construction Inspection Operations Manager will manage and grow the construction inspection group in PennDOT District 6-0, PennDOT District 5-0, the City of Philadelphia, DRPA, and surrounding regions. The primary focus will be on business development, quality control/quality assurance, staff utilization, staff recruiting, staff development, financial management, production/project oversight, and the safety of the team for the MBI Construction Inspection group.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the Department for attainment of office goals
• Develops and implements strategic goals for the Construction Services practice and collaborates with office leadership
• Reviews and analyzes project staffing activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives
• Develops and implements business development and marketing/teaming strategies including proposal technical writing
• Develops and monitors 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
• Solves personnel issues, such as marginal performance, policy interpretations, and succession planning
• Participates in internal and external professional development activities
• Leads 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

• 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
• Pennsylvania 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

Qualifications

• Deep experience with extensive knowledge of PennDOT policies and procedures

Skills

• Leadership and management skills
• Project management skills
• Technical expertise in construction inspection and management
• Strategic thinking and business development skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

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

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Schedule

Michael Baker International offers flexible work schedules.

Contact Information

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