Phillip King
Safety Lead
Phillip King is a Senior Inspector for Michael Baker’s Construction Services practice. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, he joined the company in 2015. Phillip has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the construction of more than 150 bridges.
Phillip’s ultimate goal in life is to help others. His desire to participate in the B2P project as the team’s Safety Lead stems from his interest in sharing hope with others in their time of need and being part of a shared humanitarian endeavor. A father of seven, Phillip enjoys all outdoor activities and traveling.
What is it like building a bridge in Rwanda vs. building a bridge in the US?
Having been in the construction field for almost 30 years, I was blown away by the mechanisms used in this build: basic mathematics and manual labor. We rely so much on computer software engineering and machinery in America, it was refreshing to experience the techniques used in past generations. The community involvement, dedication and enthusiasm were unmatched in any of the 150+ bridge builds I have personally been involved in.
