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 Inspector II 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 ideal candidate brings a proactive, detail-oriented approach and demonstrates the ability to work with increasing independence while collaborating closely with project engineers and senior leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Perform advanced inspection of contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable standards
• Proactively identify potential issues, risks, or non-conformance and communicate recommendations to project engineers and project leadership
• Serve as a point of contact in the field, coordinating with contractors, clients, and the public to address questions and maintain project progress
• Verify quantities and track completed work through detailed measurements and observations to support accurate payment and reporting
• Prepare comprehensive daily reports, documenting pay quantities, material usage, contractor activities, and field conditions
• Support constructability reviews and provide input on design plans to improve project execution and minimize future risks

What You Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of construction inspection or related infrastructure experience (DOT experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of roadway and bridge construction methods, materials, and inspection standards
• Ability to work independently in the field while exercising sound judgment and decision-making
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
• Willingness to travel to project sites, work in varying weather conditions, and support flexible schedules including nights or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $35 - $37.50/hr. 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.

Why Chose Us:

• 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

About us

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector II to join the team in Charleston, WV!