Senior Construction Inspector

Michael Baker Intl.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector to join their dynamic construction services team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and verify the construction of facilities, ensuring compliance with project plans and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Your expertise will guide a team of inspectors, and your ability to communicate effectively with contractors and clients will be crucial. This position offers a chance to work on significant projects in a vibrant city, where your contributions will directly impact the accessibility and quality of public infrastructure. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction-related fields required.
• Experience with ADA Ramps Inspection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect various facets of work on construction sites in Philadelphia.
• Take field measurements and ensure compliance with ADA.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Reading and Interpreting Plans

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PennDOT PSA app

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, 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 Senior Construction Inspector to join our construction services team. The Senior Construction Inspector will provide field inspector in charge services to review 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. The Senior Construction Inspector may also lead construction inspectors and manage the schedule of other construction inspectors providing oversight and assignments. Responsibilities include:

• Inspection of various facets of work on the construction site throughout the City of Philadelphia. This position will require the documentation of project site activities in the PennDOT PSA app and other applicable apps.
• Take field measurements and perform calculations in accordance with the requirements of PennDOT for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ensuring accessibility to programs and facilities for disabled persons.
• Verify that appropriate materials and construction processes are being used, ensure that construction conforms to the project plans, specifications, and special provisions, and perform other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience with ADA Ramps Inspection is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 10+ years of experience working in a construction-related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors and clients.
• Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $35/hr - $48/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.