Construction Inspector at Michael Baker International in Charleston, West Virginia

Job Description:

CONSTRUCTION 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

The Construction Inspector will serve as a key member of the firm's growing construction management discipline by working as an employee of the Charleston office on inspection projects throughout the area. The successful candidate will perform inspection services on road and bridge projects for West Virginia Division of Highways 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:

• Inspection over construction crews' work to ensure compliance with the contract documents including plans and specifications on active construction contracts
• Identifying and informing the project engineer or project supervisor of observed problems
• Working with supervisor to address public and contractor questions
• Making measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work
• Electronically documenting pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report

• 0-3 years of construction inspection or related experience
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Possess strong math skills
• Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in all weather conditions, varying shifts, and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
• Attention to detail and effective decision making and organizational skills
• Ability to provide support to local office, as well as availability to occasionally travel to other offices
• Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts
• Experience with MicroStation is preferred

The approximate compensation for this position is $29/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.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.The Construction Inspector will serve as a key member of the firm's growing construction management discipline by working as an employee of the Charleston office on inspection projects throughout the area.