Construction Technician - ADA

Michael Baker Intl.; Fort Washington (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction services is seeking a Construction Technician in Fort Washington. This role involves verifying the location and compliance of pedestrian facilities with ADA standards, requiring travel across multiple counties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in construction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify the location of constructed facilities.
• Perform measurements for compliance with ADA requirements.

Skills

English

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CONSTRUCTIONSERVICESPRACTICE

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Technician to join our construction services team in Fort Washington! The Construction Technician will identify 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 client office 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.