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Senior Construction Inspector

Michael Baker International
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $96,000/yr($62,000/yr$96,000/yr)

About the role

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services Team in Orlando. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead inspection efforts on high-impact roadway infrastructure projects. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring construction quality, safety, and compliance with contract specifications, while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in transportation development. 

**Project Location: This role will be based on Merritt Island, with additional support in the Orlando area.

RESPONSILBILITIES

  • Oversee daily inspections and testing of roadway construction materials, including earthwork, subgrade, base, and asphalt.
  • Manage inspections of concrete installations such as barrier walls, bridge decks, MSE walls, and drilled shafts.
  • Maintain detailed daily logs of construction activities, inspection results, and contractor performance.
  • Ensure all work meets FDOT specifications and OSHA safety regulations.
  • Interpret construction plans and specifications, and provide guidance to contractors and project stakeholders.
  • Utilize Site Manager software for accurate and timely documentation of project data.
  • Safety Enforcement: Promote and enforce safe work practices on-site. 

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 8+ years of experience in highway construction inspection, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
  • Prior experience on FDOT roadway projects is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with construction elements including earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete structures, storm drainage, traffic control, and bridge components.
  • FDOT CTQP: Final Estimates, Concrete Field Technician I & II, Asphalt Roadway I & II, Earthwork I & II, Pile Driving, Drilled Shaft Inspection, preferred.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $31/hr - $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.

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 85 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 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.

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