Construction Intern

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 International is seeking a Construction Intern to work out of the Columbus, OH office, specifically our Athens, OH field office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction and supervision of the Project Construction Engineer and on inspection projects in the state of Ohio in Ohio Department of Transportation District 10.  The Construction Intern will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications.  The Construction Intern will assist in coordinating subordinate testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects.  The Construction Intern will be responsible for producing a daily field inspection report and other associated reports and documentation as required by the Owner

What You'll Do:

• Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans
• Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications
• Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements
• Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the client
• Take and document 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 ensuring soils or aggregates are tested 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

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field
• Willing to pursue technical certifications 
• Minimum of two years completed coursework in degree of study.

Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 per hour. 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 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.
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 ch