Construction Specialist, Highway - 306885DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a part of our Construction Management Team, the Construction Specialist II will help ensure the construction of highways and bridges is performed and managed according to the plans and specifications. You will assist in supporting the construction inspection team and support the construction management team with project activities and documentation. You will also 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 assist in the development of proposals to win new work. You may be required to perform as the client project Specialist 2 as needed. You will also address program issues and policy directions.Can you walk me through a typical day of a Construction Specialist II ?
Your day would be spent working in an office environment with significant activities in the field on a construction site.
You will evaluate Construction Inspectors' activities and recommend opportunities to improve their performance.
You will train construction inspectors in performing their duties.
You will generate project documents and recommend changes as appropriate.
You will monitor the contractor's performance as it pertains to delivering a program.
Manage contractual commitments for multiple contracts including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.
Drafts moderately complex correspondence to the contractors and others.
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 Construction Specialist II is a lead position. You will coach and develop others on the team. As executive level positions become available, you may pursue those opportunities to advance or move laterally into other areas of interest within the business!Could you be the Construction Specialist II we are looking for?
7-10 years of experience including extensive construction management and inspection experience on transportation projects including, highway, bridge, railroad, and associated work and experience on PennDOT / Turnpike projects.
A valid driver's license and personal transportation
Experience with Scheduling, Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
You will need computer skills to write reports, evaluate schedules, provided cost estimates generate excel spreadsheets and other calculations.
English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role. Additionally, you will need to make presentations to industry groups, clients, and others.
You will need to be able to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates.COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,326- $118,858 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 benefitsMICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunit 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.
