Construction Services Intern

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimatorsand safety experts.

As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Services Intern to work out of the Harrisburg office.

The Construction Services Intern will work under the direction of the Department Manager of the Vertical Construction Management Department on vertical public construction projects in the state of Pennsylvania.

The Construction Services Intern will directly support construction management teams in the overall facilitation of projects in design, procurement, construction, and/or closeout phases.

In addition to technical assignments, this position may involve assisting with administrative duties and tracking progress on current projects.

The candidate will be trained and expected to:


* Review, route, and develop technical construction management documentation (RFIs, submittals, bulletins, meeting minutes, pay applications, etc.)


* Communication, coordination with internal and external personnel performing physical work onsite, including contractors and subcontractors.


* Onsite reviews of physical work of active projects for conformance with plans and specifications


* Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors.


* Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements.


* Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications and discuss needed changes.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field


* 0-3 years of experience in construction design, construction management, or related work


* Willing to pursue technical certifications

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communit...