Construction Specialist

Michael Baker International•Charleston, WV

14h

About The Position

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. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Specialist to join the team in Charleston, WV! The Construction Specialist will oversee inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. What You'll Do: Analyze work orders to estimate costs and personnel needed. Create schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Interfaces with clients and others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met. Performs inspections to verify conformance to specifications. Serves as project leader and responsible for training and mentoring less experienced inspectors. Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of worksite, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications. Maintains time, production records.

Requirements

High School diploma
5+ years of experience in highway and bridge construction inspection
Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background check

Responsibilities

Analyze work orders to estimate costs and personnel needed.
Create schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
Interfaces with clients and others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Performs inspections to verify conformance to specifications.
Serves as project leader and responsible for training and mentoring less experienced inspectors.
Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of worksite, department, or work crew.
Analyzes and resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Maintains time, production records.