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

Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team!  The successful candidate can sit in South Bend or New Albany and will perform testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for INDOT and other LPA clients, as well as inspection for improvements to airport airside and landside projects. Between field assignments, 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:

Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts Notify project engineer or project supervisor of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans Oversee daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications Answer basic contractor questions about plan and specification requirements Identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the project engineer or project supervisor Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work Prepare detailed field drawings or electronic templates to support the calculations being used to justify the pay quantities Monitor material testing needs, and/or take material tests associated with work being performed including testing concrete for yield, slump, and air content, or testing soils or aggregates for moisture and density Understand and apply testing frequencies for various materials used on the contract to ensure that enough tests are being taken to cover the work performed Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report such as Site Manager

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Construction Technology or related field of study is preferred 6+ years of INDOT construction or related experience Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check INDOT Site Manager certification and experience Possess all 6 INDOT Certified Technician credentials Prior INDOT or Contractor experience is preferred INDOT Final Construction Record (FCR) and Project Closeout experience is preferred ATSSA Worksite Certification is preferred Knowledge of all necessary forms and paperwork required for INDOT work

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $32/hr to $48/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.