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 seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to work out of the Charleston, WV office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects in the state of West Virginia.  The Construction Intern will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Construction Intern will also perform subordinate testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects.  Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks, assisting with administrative duties, and tracking progress on current projects.  The candidate will be trained and expected to:

Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the client Take and document 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  ensuring soils or aggregates are tested 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

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field Willing to pursue technical certifications