Field Construction Specialist – Facilities, Rail & Transit

About the role

Michael Baker is seeking a Field Construction Specialist to support rail and transit station and facility projects. This role oversees construction phase services activities related to projects we designed, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination between field construction forces, client representatives, an internal design team.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to plans and specifications.
• Cookordination with project stakeholders, including contractors, inspectors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and support resolution of field issues.
• Review schedules, work plans, and submittals to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Enforce quality control standards and compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Document field activities, including daily reports, progress updates, and issue tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 8 years of relevant construction management experience in related fields.
• Experience supporting construction projects in rail/transit, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety protocols, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in a field environment.

Qualifications

• Strong field experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $154,268. 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.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $154,268. 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

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with occasional travel required.

Michael Baker

About Us: Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Founded in 1934, we have over 100 offices nationwide and 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker International will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.