Construction Inspector

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the team in Philadelphia! The Inspector will perform oversight, monitoring, and inspection services on transit, infrastructure, road and bridge projects for clients throughout the Philadelphia Region as assigned. 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. 

What You'll Do:

• Assist with daily inspections of project construction activities, including roadways, earthwork, base, and asphalt placement, bridge, concrete, retaining walls, sidewalks, building construction, transit stations, etc.
• Support inspections of concrete installations such as barrier walls, bridge decks, sidewalks, building foundations, and other structural components.
• Help maintain accurate daily logs of construction activities and inspection results as well as work quantities for invoice tracking and quantity payments.
• Learn to interpret construction plans and specifications under the guidance of senior inspectors and construction managers.
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure quality and compliance and construction schedule.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of construction or inspection experience
• Willingness to travel, work varied shifts/weekends, and in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background check

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $22/hr to $35/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.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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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 over 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.