Construction Technician - ADA

Michael Baker International; Fort Washington (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm seeks a Construction Technician in Fort Washington. The role involves verifying construction locations and ensuring compliance with ADA standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic math skills, with opportunities for travel and overtime.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience in a construction-related field.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify the location of constructed facilities.
• Perform measurements to verify location, size, and compliance with ADA.

Skills

English

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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, estimatorsand safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Technician to join our construction services team in Fort Washington! The Construction Technician willidentify and verify the location of constructed facilities, various conditions related to the facilities, and perform measurements to verify location, size, horizontal and vertical measurements, and grade/slope measurements;Work includes post-construction verification of pedestrian facilities, largely sidewalk curb ramps, for conformance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ensuring accessibility to programs and facilities for disabled persons. The Construction Technician will work from primarily the clientoffice in King of Prussia, PA, and will include travel from the District Office to locations of ADA facilities throughout the five-county District, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, as well as the City and County of Philadelphia.Travel may be directly from home to locations of ADA facilities, and/or directly from locations of ADA facilities back home.Work travel will be directed by the client ADA Construction Coordinator and/or the senior Technician/Manager for Michael Baker in accordance with the needs of the project.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• 0 - 2 years of experience working in a construction-related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet-based systems
• English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role
• Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures
• Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.
• Position may require overnight travel. Position is subject to seasonal layoff.

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

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Technician to join our construction services team in Fort Washington!