Construction Specialist at Michael Baker International in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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 Specialist to join our Construction Management team in the Allentown, PA office. Under the direct supervision of the Construction Manager, the Construction Specialist will monitor and document construction projects, coordinate work, oversee quality, and ensure projects are being built in accordance with the plans and specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Oversees simple and moderately complex construction projects and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Uses computer assisted scheduling software.
• Maintains database of information concerning ongoing projects.
• Manages contractual commitments for contracts including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.
• Verifies appropriate project documentation including correspondence with the contractor.
• Drafts Moderately complex correspondence to the contractor or others.
• Maintains quality of work in accordance with the standards specified in the design documents.
• Verifies construction materials meet quality assurance requirements.
• Maintains effective communications and coordination between the contractor and the owner to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Ensure that construction conforms to the project plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Coordinate with contractors and other stakeholders on progress of work and schedule.
• Moderate to frequent travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two-year degree required, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working in a construction related field. PennDOT experience is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills to write reports, evaluate schedules, provided cost estimates and other calculations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates.
• Previous experience working on heavy highway/roadway construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. PDF manipulation (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam)
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $118,000. 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.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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Specialist to join our Construction Management team in the Allentown, PA office.