Construction Associate I at Michael Baker International in Alexandria, Virginia

Posted in General Business about 7 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Associate I for our Alexandria Virginia office. Specific duties may depend on job assignments but will include serving as project/program support for construction projects, coordinating construction inspection activities, working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities, evaluating contract specifications and plans, executing project paperwork / required documentation, and working with data systems in support of the client(s). Employees in some positions in this classification do not supervise but may serve in a lead role.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with the Construction Services Department. Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office and/or in the field with exposure to varying weather conditions, challenging terrain, and requirements for walking, standing, bending, and lifting loads. The position requires hand/eye coordination in the efficient operation of computers and field equipment (survey, testing equipment, etc.). Employees will be based in the Alexandria office but may be asked to travel and be available for work throughout Northern Virginia/DC/Maryland on a sporadic and temporary basis.

Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned to such duties will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of Virginia or obtain said license following employment. Applicants may be subject to a background check which may impact employment.

The best part of being a Civil Construction Associate for Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker provide innovative construction solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and making a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


  • 0-3 years civil engineering / construction experience
  • Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
  • Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role.
  • Ability to aid in basic construction administrative activities, evaluation of construction documents, drawings, maps, basic reports and supporting documentation.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.
  • Ability to visit work sites, gather data and report findings to supervisors.
  • To be successful, you'll need to be bright, organized, outward and determined. You will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people and work in a team environment with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,574 - $90,667.20 annually. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:


  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
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 communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Specific duties may depend on job assignments but will include serving as project/program support for construction projects, coordinating construction inspection activities, working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities, evaluating contract specifications and plans, executing project paperwork / required documentation, and working with data systems in support of the client(s).





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