WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
Michael Baker Internationals 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
The Senior Construction Inspector/Supervisor will serve as a key member of the firms growing construction management discipline by working as an employee of the Dearborn, MI office on inspection projects throughout the Metro Detroit area. The successful candidate will lead and grow the inspection services on road and bridge projects for MDOT and other Local Agency Program (LAP) clients, as well as for improvements to airport airside and landside projects. 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.
Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts
Notify project engineer or project supervisor 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 basic 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 project engineer or project supervisor
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 associated with work being performed
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 an inspectors daily report using MDOT Field Manager
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree in Construction Technology or related field of study is preferred
13 plus years of MDOT construction or related LAP experience
Possess a valid drivers license
Ability to pass a background check
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
MDOT Field Manager certification and experience
MDOT Computerized Office Technician certification and experience
Michigan Concrete Association Level 1 Concrete Field Testing Technician
Michigan Certified Aggregate Inspection Technician Certification Level 1 is preferred
Michigan Certified Density Control Technician Certification is preferred
Nuclear Gauge Operator Safety Training Certification is preferred
EGLE Storm Water Management Construction Site Certification
EGLE Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Plan Review and Design Certification
ICET Michigan Certified Bituminous QA/QC Technician Certification is preferred
Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills
Possess strong math skills, including algebra and geometry for determining areas and volumes
Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in all weather conditions, varying shifts, and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work independently for periods of time
Ability to prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
Attention to detail and effective decision making and organizational skills
Ability to provide support to local office, as well as availability to occasionally travel to other offices
Ability to assist in developing strategic approaches and concepts
MicroStation / AutoCAD drafting experience is preferred
MDOT Final Project Closeout experience is preferred
Knowledge of all necessary forms and paperwork required for MDOT work
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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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