Construction Inspector I

Michael Baker International • Charleston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the team in Charleston, WV! The Construction Inspector will serve as a key member of the firm’s growing construction management discipline by working as an employee on inspection projects throughout the area. The successful candidate will perform inspection services on road and bridge projects for West Virginia Division of Highways and other clients, this position may involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting technical staff during plan preparation.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of construction inspection or related experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• May involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting technical staff during plan preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection services on road and bridge projects for West Virginia Division of Highways and other clients.
• Inspect construction crews’ work to ensure compliance with the contract documents including plans and specifications on active construction contracts.
• Identify and inform the project engineer or project supervisor of observed problems.
• Work with supervisor to address public and contractor questions.
• Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work.
• Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed