Transportation Construction Inspector

Michael Baker International, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Transportation Construction Inspector to join their team in Harrisburg. This exciting field position involves ensuring that highway and bridge construction projects meet all plans and specifications. You will build strong relationships with clients and contractors while documenting construction activities and enforcing contract compliance. If you have a passion for construction and a keen eye for detail, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the community. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related experience in construction inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor activities and document construction processes.
• Enforce contract requirements and manage daily documentation.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Relationship Management

Documentation Skills

Interpretation of Plans and Specifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet Computer

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 Transportation Construction Inspector to join the team based in our Harrisburg, PA office. This is a field position that will work primarily at a construction site in either PennDOT Districts 2, 3, 4, or 8. The successful candidate will help ensure the construction of highways and bridges is performed according to plans and specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain relationships with the client managers and act as an agent of the client in dealing with contractors and vendors. Inspect contractor field activities and document the activities performed for the construction of highway and bridge projects primarily for PennDOT.
• Enforce contract requirements and daily document construction activities, processing payments and work orders.
• Use a tablet computer to enter documentation and for project references such as plans, specifications, and construction standards.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation
• Meet PennDOT's minimum experience and training requirements; classification level is based on years of construction-related experience and number of certifications obtained.
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Work hours vary from daylight to night work based upon contractor operations; overtime is often required.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $29/hr - $31.66/hr in Harrisburg, PA. 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.