Construction Inspector

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 is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team! The successful candidate can sit in South Bend or New Albany and will perform testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for INDOT and other clients, as well as inspection for improvements to airport airside and landside projects.

Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting technical staff during plan preparation.

Responsibilities include:


* Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts


* Notify project engineer or project supervisor of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans


* Answer basic contractor questions about plan and specification requirements


* Identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the project engineer or project supervisor


* Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work


* Prepare detailed field drawings or electronic templates to support the calculations being used to justify the pay quantities


* Monitor material testing needs, and/or take material tests associated with work being performed including testing concrete for yield, slump, and air content, or testing soils or aggregates for moisture and density


* Understand and apply testing frequencies for various materials used on the contract to ensure that enough tests are being taken to cover the work performed


* Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report such as SiteManager

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree in Construction Technology or related field of study is preferred


* 0-5 years of INDOT construction or related experience


* Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check


* INDOT SiteManager certification and experience


* Possess or be pursuing all 6 INDOT Certified Technician credentials


* Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills


* Possess strong math skills, including algebra and geometry for determining areas and volumes


* Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in...