PITTSBURGH (October 31, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Nathan Kebede, P.E., has joined the firm as National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services. Michael Baker provides a full range of pavement engineering and management services using technology-based approaches for complete pavement data collection, assessment, design and implementation of pavement management systems. In the newly created position of National Practice Lead of National Pavement Services, Mr. Kebede will collaborate across the organization to identify opportunities where the firm can provide pavement data collection and pavement management consulting services to local, regional, state and federal agencies, and lead the team’s work to deliver for clients.
“Nathan is passionate about advancements in pavement inspection technologies and the utilization of pavement management systems for increasingly optimized and informed decision-making,” said Dan Kieny, President, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) at Michael Baker International. “As we continue to Reimagine Michael Baker by expanding our services and capabilities, Nathan will draw on his experience, expertise and passion to lead our Pavement Services team, serving as a trusted partner and adviser to our clients making pavement maintenance decisions.”
Most recently, Mr. Kebede served as Chief Operating Officer for ARRB Systems America, where he played a critical role in introducing advanced pavement evaluation systems to the U.S. market. Earlier in his career, he was a Pavement Engineer and Data Services Manager in the pavement industry. His experience spans more than a decade of leading manual and automated pavement condition surveys and providing pavement management consulting to airport and roadway authorities at all levels of government.
Mr. Kebede was recently appointed as a voting member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Highway Pavements Committee within the Transportation and Development Institute. He is also an active participant in the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting and a number of associated committees.
Mr. Kebede holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Jackson State University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services and Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).
The firm’s more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (September 21, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to provide construction management and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the widening of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Robeson County, North Carolina. The five-year project will widen 16 miles of I-95 between Fayetteville and Lumberton, North Carolina, and is intended to reduce congestion, plan for traffic growth, improve safety, enhance regional mobility and make the infrastructure more resilient against future flooding.
“At Michael Baker, our Construction Services team is focused on safely delivering construction projects of the highest quality through innovative and cost-effective solutions,” said Chadwick D. Huffines, P.E., Associate Vice President and Office Executive – Greensboro at Michael Baker International. “I-95 is a vital part of North Carolina’s transportation system, and our team is proud to partner with NCDOT on the modernization of this important freight and travel corridor.”
The I-95 widening project will add two additional travel lanes in each direction, bringing the total number of lanes from four to eight. The project will also include grading, utility relocations, several miles of drainage, roundabouts, several bores and jacks, asphalt and concrete paving, complex traffic phasing, shoring, 10 bridges, 11 box culverts, retaining walls, signing and ITS/signals.
Michael Baker will be responsible for performing contract administration, inspection, erosion control inspection, materials sampling and testing, surveying grade verification, documentation of pay quantities and claims avoidance. The firm opened a field office in Lumberton, North Carolina, in support of this project.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services and Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).
The firm’s more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (August 31, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Susan Howard, CISSP, has joined the firm as Vice President, National Industrial Control Systems Lead. In this role, Ms. Howard will lead Michael Baker’s integrated Operational Technology (OT) and related cybersecurity services across all sectors, markets, disciplines, geographies and project life cycles as part of the company’s infrastructure, environmental, community and Federal projects.
“As we Reimagine Michael Baker International and further expand our capabilities to serve our clients, we identified the need for this newly created position, which will play a central role in the strategy and growth of Michael Baker’s Industry 4.0 cybersecurity ecosystem,” said Niek Veraart, Senior Vice President and National Practice Lead – Planning at Michael Baker International. “The national profile of our Operational Technology services enables us to integrate and optimize our services across our organization and incorporate innovative technologies, while expanding our local, regional, national and international expertise. Leveraging her impressive leadership and experience, Susan will integrate these OT services across markets in a way that is cyber-secure, agile and cost-effective, while contributing to sustainability and resilience for our clients in government and industry.”
Ms. Howard brings to her new role more than 30 years of industry experience across a broad range of sectors, including healthcare and health sciences, telemedicine and medical devices, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), light rail systems, autonomous vehicles, semiconductor factory automation, electric utilities, water and wastewater utilities, building automation systems and federal facilities. She has supported private sector clients such as Intel and Microsoft, municipal and state water and transportation agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, including the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Ms. Howard held business management, technology development and partnership engagement roles at Jacobs, most recently serving as Director ICS Cybersecurity, Federal and Environmental Solutions. She also held private sector roles with PGE, LTK Engineering Services, the University of New Mexico and Intel Corporation, where she was Intel’s first External Connectivity Security Services Technology Manager. Ms. Howard served six years in the U.S. Air Force in Cryptography and Telecommunication capacities.
Ms. Howard holds a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Engineering and Cybersecurity from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Quantitative Analysis from Portland State University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services and Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).
The firm’s more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (August 23, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Eric Ostfeld, P.E., has been named President, Design-Build Services. In this role, Mr. Ostfeld joins the firm’s Executive Committee and will oversee all aspects of how the firm pursues, partners and delivers Design-Build projects. He will work closely with leaders from Michael Baker’s Operations, Federal and Legal teams, as well as Design-Build colleagues across the country, to ensure effective design management and continuous collaboration with Design-Build partners to build quality and value into every step of the project.
“Michael Baker is committed to pursuing innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that efficiently address the needs of our clients,” said Brian A. Lutes, Chief Executive Officer at Michael Baker International. “As we Reimagine Michael Baker by broadening our capabilities, services and solutions to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm, Eric will play a critical role in growing our firm’s Design-Build Services Vertical and providing innovative, start-to-finish Design-Build solutions.”
Mr. Ostfeld joins Michael Baker with nearly 25 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Parsons, where he most recently served as Vice President, Integrated Delivery Business Development for the western U.S. In this role, he expanded the firm’s services across bridge, highway, rail, aviation, tunneling and connected communities, strengthened existing business ties and built pursuit teams to win new work. Earlier in his career, he served as Alternative Delivery Manager for WSP USA, where he focused on establishing a successful Design-Build practice in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Ostfeld also has extensive experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Construction Manager and Design-Build Manager for many state and federal projects that span the U.S., Canada and Guam. Mr. Ostfeld holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services spanning four distinct Verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services and Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS). The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).
The firm’s more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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Contact: Julia Covelli
Email: [email protected]
PITTSBURGH (July 28, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today the promotion of Kirsten Compitello, AICP, to National Broadband Digital Equity Director. In her new role, Ms. Compitello will leverage more than 15 years of experience in the urban planning industry, as well as building community-oriented systems through public engagement, visual storytelling and smart policy, to enhance digital equity and inclusion in the Broadband industry.
“Kirsten has been with Michael Baker for more than four years, working to advance healthy, safe, equitable and people-oriented urban design,” said Jeremy Jurick, GISP, Vice President and National Broadband Services Director at Michael Baker International. “Michael Baker’s Broadband services are designed to facilitate digital inclusion and enable access to underserved communities. As Digital Equity Director, Kirsten will further this mission by drawing on her experience in urban planning, creativity and passion for delivering equitable solutions to communities. Her work will be critical to closing the digital divide in the communities that we serve.”
As the National Broadband Digital Equity Director, Ms. Compitello will act as a vital link to ensure Michael Baker’s Broadband Technology Solutions align with the equity goals of local, state, and regional clients and their constituents. Ms. Compitello and her team will act as client advocates and trusted advisors to evaluate resident needs, tailor outcomes to best suit the communities impacted, and build local stewardship and capacity to support both short-term improvement and long-term sustainability of their broadband programs.
Prior to being promoted to National Broadband Digital Equity Director, Ms. Compitello served as a Senior Urban Designer and Planning Associate at Michael Baker. As lead Broadband Planner for the Connectivity Roadmap for Southwestern Pennsylvania, she helped to innovate Michael Baker’s unique approach toward digital connectivity solutions through a multidisciplinary collaboration of infrastructure planning, smart data tracking and management, engineering applications and community advocacy. She also served as an Urban Design Fellow and Senior Urban Designer for Urban Design Associates.
She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Arts degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Columbia University.
Michael Baker’s nationwide Broadband planning and implementation work is completed under the firm’s Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) Vertical, which combines the firm’s technology offerings, including National Broadband Development, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Next Generation 9-1-1, and Light Detection and Ranging. The CTS team is comprised of nearly 200 technology experts focusing on technology differentiation and innovation to support Michael Baker’s growth initiatives, identifying and incubating technologies and maximizing opportunities with consulting and technology-based solutions.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (June 27, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of new leadership roles in the firm’s Southern Region. Ruben Guerrero, P.E., has been promoted to Office Manager for Michael Baker’s San Antonio, Texas, office, and Michael Weeks has been named Office Manager for the firm’s Austin/Round Rock, Texas, office. In their new roles, Mr. Guerrero and Mr. Weeks will lead their respective office’s growth and client engagement efforts while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm’s Southern Region
“Both Ruben and Michael bring decades of experience to their new roles,” said Tommy Montgomery, P.E., Senior Vice President and Southern Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “They are seasoned leaders with extensive background in managing both people and complex infrastructure projects. I look forward to the continued growth and success of our San Antonio and Austin/Round Rock offices under Ruben and Michael’s leadership.”
Mr. Guerrero joined Michael Baker in 2021 with more than 30 years of experience in transportation design engineering, project delivery, construction and operations and maintenance throughout California and Texas. Most recently, Mr. Guerrero served as Department Manager – Transportation in Michael Baker’s San Antonio office, where he worked with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the Texas State Highway 358 Reconstruction in Nueces County, Texas, which entails the design and construction of braided ramps at the US 286 interchange.
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Guerrero was a Senior Construction Manager at Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC). Earlier in his career, he served as the Assistant City Engineer for the City of San Antonio Capital Program. He was also a Federal Programs Engineer for TxDOT and a Senior Transportation Engineer for the California Department of Transportation. He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Mr. Guerrero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Mr. Weeks brings nearly 25 years of industry experience to his new position, including the last seven with Michael Baker. He has a proven track record of assessing and managing aquatic resources in both freshwater and marine ecosystems and leading numerous projects related to environmental compliance, transportation planning, coastal planning and management of coastal restoration. Most recently, Mr. Weeks served as Department Manager – Environmental in the firm’s Austin/Round Rock, where he managed roadway, rail, flood control and reservoir projects, and led the environmental team.
Prior to joining Michael Baker in 2015, Mr. Weeks was a Coastal Project Manager for the Texas General Land Office. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Scientist at Atkins North America and a Coastal Conservation Biologist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Mr. Weeks is a member of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and Central Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (CTAEP). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology from the University of Texas.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (June 20, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected as part of the design-build team delivering a new F-35B aircraft maintenance hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. The firm is serving as a subconsultant to Walsh Federal LLC and the project marks the team’s second F-35 maintenance hangar project at the installation. This project includes the design and construction of a two-story low-rise two squadron module Type 1 maintenance hangar for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, including a high bay space, crew and equipment space and administrative space. Michael Baker will provide design services through April 2023 and construction administration support through 2025.
“Michael Baker has a legacy of service to the U.S. federal government dating back to 1940 and our work on this project, in conjunction with our partners at Walsh Federal LLC, represents our latest effort in supporting the U.S. military’s stateside and global missions,” said John Alberghini, P.E., National Market Lead – Navy at Michael Baker International. “With the addition of this aircraft maintenance hangar to the installation, MCAS Cherry Point continues their progress in transitioning to the 5th generation capability F-35B Lightning II aircraft and securing U.S. air supremacy moving into the coming decades.”
The hangar’s special design and construction features will include aircraft maintenance workstations, hangar workstation kiosks, alarm systems, communication connections at aircraft parking locations, seismic construction, hazardous material storage areas, explosive material storage areas, sound attenuation and vaults. The project also will also include taxiway remarking and the renovation of existing aircraft parking aprons to provide electrical grounding, workstation kiosks and sunshades. Other primary facilities will include an aircraft parking apron and cybersecurity features, and the project will also include a parking structure for approximately 1,700 vehicles.
Michael Baker’s services for this design-build project include design management and execution of interior design, structural, mechanical/plumbing, and electrical engineering; telecommunication and security system design; fire protection engineering and life safety analysis; sustainability; cybersecurity and anti-terrorism/force protection compliance; as well as site/civil and landscape architecture. The project complies with UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements with third-party certification for GBCI Guiding Principles Assessment.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management and design-build project delivery. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and engineered models, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (June 9, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of new leadership roles within the firm’s Western Region. John Tanner, P.E., has been named Vice President and Director of Land Development. In this role, he will support the continued expansion and growth of Michael Baker’s Land Development practice in the Western Region. Additionally, Peter Minegar, AICP, has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive for Michael Baker’s Temecula, California, office. He will lead the Temecula team’s growth and client engagement efforts while collaborating closely with colleagues across the Inland Empire and Western Region.
“During their time at Michael Baker, John and Peter have exemplified what it means to be a trusted partner to clients and colleagues alike,” said Malcolm Dougherty – Western Regional Director at Michael Baker International. “I look forward to their continued success as they work to strengthen our company and revitalize our nation’s infrastructure.”
Mr. Tanner brings 28 years of experience, including 24 years with Michael Baker, to his new role as Director of Land Development. He previously served as Vice President and Office Executive for Michael Baker’s Temecula, California, office, and since joining the firm in 1998, he served in roles of increasing responsibility including Land Development and Civil Engineering Department Manager and Office Manager – Temecula. Mr. Tanner began his engineering career in 1994 as an Assistant Traffic Engineer for the City of Campbell, California. He serves on the Board of Directors for both the Riverside and Baldy View Chapters of the Building Industry Association. Mr. Tanner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University.
Mr. Minegar joined Michael Baker in 2014 and most recently served as Department Manager – Planning, a role in which he was responsible for leading the Planning and Environmental team in the firm’s Temecula, Ontario and Palm Desert, California, offices. He also held additional roles including Project Manager – Planning, Assistant Project Manager – Planning and Environmental Associate. Mr. Minegar is a member of the American Planning Association and Association of Environmental Professionals. He holds of Master of Science degree in Environmental Management and Policy from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (June 2, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has been selected to provide cost consulting services for the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The Master Service Agreement Contract is a multi-year contract for future services, including cost engineering, cost estimating, value engineering and project management services across all phases of the project lifecycle, beginning in Spring 2022 through Spring 2027.
“Michael Baker has more than 30 years of experience developing independent cost and schedule estimates for all stages of project lifecycles, as well as extensive laboratory cost management support,” said Kevin J. Owens, Vice President at Michael Baker International. “Our firm’s proven cost management services will support every phase of the project lifecycle, as well as budget development for long-term Capital Planning projects and a variety of other cost management services that assist APL in its important mission.”
With an expert team that brings a history of successfully completing similar projects for science and technology facilities, including laboratories, Michael Baker will address project challenges and areas of significant interest using innovation and industry best practices while maintaining APL’s budget and schedule. The firm will provide the technical expertise in all aspects of cost management services during the design and construction project lifecycle, including:
- Cost Estimating
- Market Surveying
- Project Scheduling
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Cashflow Forecasting
- Construction and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA)
- Project Scheduling/Analysis
- Value Engineering (VE) Studies
- Bid Evaluation and Analysis
- Construction Administration support
- Earned Value Management
- Request for Information (RFI)/Change Order Analysis and Management
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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PITTSBURGH (May 18, 2022) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that the firm has been selected to support the U.S. Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) rebuild of the National Broadband Map. Specifically, Michael Baker will support the FCC Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (BSLF) project as a subconsultant to CostQuest Associates (CQA). Under Michael Baker’s Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) vertical, the firm will partner with CQA to support, extend and enhance the BSLF as part of the Broadband DATA Act of 2020.
“Throughout the country, there is the need for more universal broadband access,” said Jeremy Jurick, GISP, National Broadband Services Director at Michael Baker International. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides billions of dollars for broadband planning and deployment. Michael Baker is committed to Making a Difference in the communities that we serve and the BSLF project is an important step in identifying the geographic needs related to offering increased broadband access to close the digital divide. We are thrilled to be part of such a historic broadband investment that will be unmatched in this generation.”
The BSLF project is a national initiative involving all 50 U.S. States, U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia. The project’s goal is to map all broadband serviceable locations nationwide and will be used to match broadband provider submissions of service availability, and associated technology attributes, to build more granular broadband location maps. The project will assist with the collection of more accurate data and unify geocoding across the broadband industry.
Michael Baker’s scope of work to support CQA on the BSLF includes:
- Pre-release quality assurance testing
- Application Programming Interface (API) development, hosting, support and maintenance
- Help Desk support
- Ad-hoc support
“Michael Baker has substantial experience in broadband program management, mapping, and planning at the federal, state, regional and county levels,” said David Price, GISP, Broadband Program Manager at Michael Baker International. “We look forward to supporting CQA and the FCC with this important mapping initiative that sets the stage for the distribution of billions of dollars of IIJA broadband funding.”
Michael Baker has extensive experience in supporting governmental organizations in planning for and helping manage the rollout of broadband services and programs for its clients’ unserved and underserved constituencies. The firm delivers broadband projects across the country by identifying unserved locations, developing the framework for affordability programs, engaging stakeholders to identify users, uses and usage, implementing connected smart city technology and coordinating broadband implementation on surface transportation improvement projects.
Michael Baker’s nationwide broadband planning and implementation work is completed under the firm’s newly announced Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS) Vertical, which combines the firm’s technology offerings, including Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) and GIS; DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker; Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Pavement Technologies; and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The CTS team is comprised of nearly 200 technology experts focusing on technology differentiation and innovation to support Michael Baker’s growth initiatives, identifying and incubating technologies and maximizing opportunities with consulting and technology-based solutions.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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Disclaimer: This disclaimer is required by CostQuest’s Contract No. 273FCC22C0001. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has not reviewed or approved any statement in this document for accuracy or validity. The FCC and its employees do not endorse goods or services provided by the Contractor or any other contractor.
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