Transportation Construction Inspector

Transportation Construction Inspector

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.

Michael Baker is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to join the team in Harrisburg! This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead inspection efforts on high-impact roadway infrastructure projects. You'll play a critical role in ensuring construction quality, safety, and compliance with contract specifications, while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in transportation development.

• Daily inspections and testing of roadway construction materials, including earthwork, subgrade, base, and asphalt.
• Conduct inspections of concrete installations such as barrier walls, bridge decks, MSE walls, and drilled shafts.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of construction activities, inspection results, and contractor performance.
• Ensure all work meets specifications and OSHA safety regulations.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications, and provide guidance to contractors and project stakeholders.
• Safety Enforcement:
  Promote and enforce safe work practices on-site.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check
• 1-4 years of experience working in a construction-related field
• Previous experience working on PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike highway and/or bridge projects, preferred
• ACI Field Technician Certification, PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification, NICET Certification in Highway Construction, ECMS Wave 5 training, Materials Testing or Bridge Condition Inspection, and Troxler Nuclear Gauge Certification, preferred.
• Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.
• Position is subject to seasonal layoff.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $29.65/hr to $32.38/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.

• 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