Construction Specialist II

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 part-time Construction Specialist to join the team in Charleston, WV! The Construction Specialist will oversee inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include:


* Analyze work orders to estimate costs and personnel needed.


* Create schedules that meet both internal and external needs.


* Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.


* Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.


* Interfaces with clients and others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.


* Performs inspections to verify conformance to specifications.


* Serves as project leader and responsible for training and mentoring less experienced inspectors.


* Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.


* Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of worksite, department, or work crew.


* Analyzes and resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.


* Maintains time, production records.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* High School diploma


* 7+ years of experience in highway and bridge construction inspection

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $40/hr.

This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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 restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to...