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 Construction Technician to join our construction services team.  The Construction Technician will identify and verify the location of constructed facilities, various conditions related to the facilities, and perform measurements to verify location, size, horizontal and vertical measurements, and grade/slope measurements; Work includes post-construction verification of pedestrian facilities, largely sidewalk curb ramps, for conformance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ensuring accessibility to programs and facilities for disabled persons. The Construction Technician will work from primarily the client office in King of Prussia, PA, and will include travel from the District Office to locations of ADA facilities throughout the five-county District, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, as well as the City and County of Philadelphia. Travel may be directly from home to locations of ADA facilities, and/or directly from locations of ADA facilities back home. Work travel will be directed by the client ADA Construction Coordinator and/or the senior Technician/Manager for Michael Baker in accordance with the needs of the project. 

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

High School Diploma (or equivalent)  Must possess a valid driver’s license  0 - 2 years of experience working in a construction-related field  Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet-based systems  English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role  Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision  Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures  Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.  Position may require overnight travel. Position is subject to seasonal layoff.