Construction Services 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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to work out of the Louisville, KY office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects in the states of Kentucky and Indiana, but primarily near Louisville. 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 perform subordinate testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for KYTC, INDOT, and other Local Public Agency clients (Louisville Metro).  Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks, assisting with administrative duties, and tracking progress on current projects.  The candidate will be trained and expected to:

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

• Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 
• 0-3 years of engineering experience
• Willing to pursue technical certifications (ACI Technician Level 1, Aggregate Sampling, Asphalt Paving Best Practices, Grading Technician, Structures Inspection Level 1, KEPSC Roadway Inspector, and similar)
• Preferred software proficiency – Microsoft Office, AASHTO SiteManager, Primavera, Microsoft Schedule
• Excellent analytical skills
• Preferred familiarity with construction materials, methods, and processes
• Willing to learn or have the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working experience with KYTC or INDOT is a plus

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $19/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 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.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo