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Designing Transformational Growth Through Innovative Solutions

Michael Baker’s design-build practice is built on smart, flexible solutions that empower contractors and clients to succeed. With over 125 design-build projects completed and more than 400 employees with design-build experience, we bring unmatched depth and capability to every engagement.

Our robust portfolio spans transportation, water, architecture, and environmental sectors, supported by deep expertise, creative agility, and a collaborative mindset. We thrive in the ever-evolving design-build landscape, where owner expectations shift and innovation drives progress. By applying lessons learned and staying ahead of industry trends, we remain on the cutting edge—delivering transformative infrastructure with precision and passion. We don’t just adapt to change—we lead it.

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Alternative Delivery
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Alternative Delivery Expertise

Our experience in alternative project delivery spans a variety of methodologies including:

  • Design-Build (DB)
  • Progressive Design-Build (PDB)
  • Public-Private Partnership (P3)
  • Progressive P3
  • Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR, CMGC)

Michael Baker’s legacy of technical excellence allows us to develop creative, efficient solutions and Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), to streamline project delivery, reduce cost, mitigate risks and minimize impacts to the public. We employ the latest technologies, including Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques to facilitate construction and accelerate schedules.

Design-Build Services

Michael Baker has been providing a wide range of alternative delivery services on some of the largest, most complex projects in the country, both on the Design-Builder’s side and the Owner’s side, including:

  • Full range of Design Services
  • Independent Peer Reviews
  • Independent Quality Firm (IQF)
  • Program Manager/Owner’s Rep
  • Construction Manager (CM)
  • Construction Engineering & Inspections (CEI)

Our commitment to quality, safety, efficiency, and technical excellence has been driving projects to success and ensuring best value to our clients and the owners.

As the design-build industry continues to evolve with alternative delivery, Michael Baker is a proven leader, bringing innovative solutions to every project and program. We strive for continued transformational growth, and our Design-Build practice provides a foundation to anchor this effort.

Eric Ostfled

Executive Vice President, Design-Build

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Eric Ostfeld, P.E.

Executive Vice President, Design-Build