Construction Inspector I - PT

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.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the team in Charleston, WV!  The Construction Inspector will serve as a key member of the firm’s growing construction management discipline by working as an employee 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.  

What You’ll Do:

• 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 

What You Need to Succeed:

• 0-3 years of construction inspection or related experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check 
• 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 provide support to local office, as well as availability to occasionally travel to other offices

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $25/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.