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 International is currently seeking a Civil Associate II for our Construction Services practice in Ridgeland, MS. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Project Engineer on construction projects throughout Mississippi. The candidate will be directly involved with all construction activities and the associated construction management. Responsibilities include:

Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify client of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans  Oversee daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications  Answer detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements  Identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the client  Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work  Prepare detailed field drawings or electronic templates to support the calculations being used to justify the pay quantities  Monitor material testing needs, and/or take material tests associated with work being performed including testing concrete for yield, slump, and air content, or testing soils or aggregates for moisture and density  Understand and apply testing frequencies for various materials used on the contract to ensure that enough tests are being taken to cover the work performed  Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report such as Site Manager.  

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field 2+ years’ experience - Prefer some exposure to construction services as it relates to highway projects but not required EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or ability to obtain within 2 years Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing