Civil Associate - Construction

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

With offices in Madison and Milwaukee and projects throughout the state, the successful candidate will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects throughout the state of Wisconsin, but primarily near Milwaukee and Madison.  The Civil Associate I - Construction will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications.  The Associate will also perform testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for WisDOT and other Local Public Agency clients.  Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting the Construction Services Manager with preparation of Letters of Interest for upcoming proposals, communicating with clients about staffing needs, and tracking progress on current projects.

• Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify client 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 detailed 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 client
• 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 

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 
• EIT license in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Software proficiency – roadway design software, CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and processes
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Working experience with WisDOT is preferred
• Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certifications are preferred.

COMPENSATION 
The approximate compensation range for this position is $60,675 to $85,825. 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 80 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.

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