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Michael Baker International Construction Specialist I - 307186 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Construction Specialist I - 307186
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Description So what does a Construction Specialist at Michael Baker International do? As a part of our Construction Inspection Team, the Construction Specialist will help ensure the construction of highways and bridges is performed and managed according to the plans and specifications. You will build and maintain relationships with the client managers. You will act as an agent of the client in dealing with contractors. You will be responsible to oversee the contractor activities and document the project details such as status meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, construction schedules. You will evaluate the contractor's schedule and compare it to the activities as they were performed. You may be required to perform as the client project manager as needed.
Can you walk me through a typical day of a Construction Specialist ? * The majority of your day would be spent working in the field on a construction site or in an office environment. * You will monitor contractor's activities and document performance as part of evaluating the contractor's schedule. * You will participate in project status meeting, including preparing the agenda and documenting the minutes. * You will monitor the contractor's Request for information (RFI), submittals, and the responses to these items. * You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to build the highway system in your area.
What can I expect for a career path, and where might this role take me? * Michael Baker International is committed to the growth of our internal personnel and we support this effort with world class learning and development that leads to career advancement! * Michael Baker International is very supportive in providing training to enhance personnel growth opportunity and salary. A major emphasis is to attain the professional engineering license and maintain and expand other certifications. * A Construction Specialist will typically progress from a 1 to a Construction Specialist 2 and then a Construction Manager as additional experience and skills are attained. As such, you will receive experience and gain job knowledge and become equipped with the tools to lead and mentor others. There are also many opportunities to advance or move laterally into other areas of interest within the business!
Could you be the Construction Specialist we are looking for? * You will need to have a civil engineering degree or equivalent construction experience, a valid driver's license and personal transportation. * 2 or more years of construction management experience is required. * You will need computer skills to write reports, evaluate schedules, provided cost estimates and other calculations. * English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role. * You will need to be able to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates. * Work hours vary from daylight to night work based on contractor operations. However, most of the work will be daylight hours, * You will need the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $72,207 - $99,297 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.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: * Medical, dental, vision insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability * Professional and personal development * Generous paid time off * Commuter and wellness benefits
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirm tive Action/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.