Construction Inspector I
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. What We’re Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector I to join the team in Detroit! The Inspector will serve as a key member of the firm’s growing construction management discipline by working on inspection projects throughout central and lower Michigan. The successful candidate will perform inspection services on road and bridge projects for MDOT and other Local Agency Program (LAP) clients, as well as inspection 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check
- 1-4 years of experience of MDOT or LAP road construction experience
- ACI Concrete and ICET Michigan Certified Density Control cert, required
- Availability to work various shifts, including night shift.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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, 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 an inspector’s daily report using MDOT Field Manager
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
