Civil Associate II - Construction

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, estimators and 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 Civil Associate II to join the Construction Services team in Chicago! The Civil Associate II will serve as a key member of the firm's growing construction management discipline by working as an employee of the Chicago office on inspection projects in the Chicagoland area.

The successful candidate will perform inspection services on road and bridge projects for IDOT, Illinois State Tollway and other clients, 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:


* Inspect construction crews' work to ensure compliance with the contract documents including plans and specifications on active construction contracts


* Identify and inform the project engineer or project supervisor of observed problems


* Work with supervisor to address public and contractor questions


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


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

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering


* Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) experience is preferred and a plus; CTA experience not required


* Illinois construction inspection or related experience


* Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in all weather conditions, varying shifts, and weekends


* Ability to prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines


* Attention to detail and effective decision making and organizational skills

COMPENSATION

The hourly range for this position is $35.15 - $45.63/hr.

This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

About us

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 85 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 ...