Transportation Construction Supervisor

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring highway and bridge construction meets all specifications. This field position requires strong inspection skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and contractors. You'll oversee construction activities, enforce contract requirements, and prepare payment estimates, all while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and quality. If you're ready to make an impact in the construction industry and thrive in a challenging role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in construction inspection required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor activities and document construction progress.
• Enforce contract requirements and supervise inspection staff.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NICET Certification

ACI Field Technician Certification

CDS V3

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 Supervisor 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 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, supervise inspection staff, attend project progress meetings, daily document construction activities, and process payments and work orders.
• Monitor contractor activities and document performance on a Project Site Activity (PSA) report.
• Prepare estimates for payment to contractors.
• Prepare work order authorizations to increase or decrease construction items.
• Coordinate activities with the contractor.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• 5 or more years of construction inspection activities is preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field may be substituted for four (4) years of experience; Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field may be substituted for two (2) years of 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.
• NICET Level III Certification (or higher) in Heavy Highway Construction, PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification.
• ACI Field Technician Certification, CDS V3 experience, ECMS Wave 5 training, Materials Testing or Bridge Condition Inspection, and Troxler Nuclear Gauge Certification are desirable.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $34.60/hr - $36.21/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.