Construction Associate

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Associate for our Philadelphia, PA office.

As the Construction Associate, you will serve as project support for construction projects, coordinating construction inspection activities, working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities, evaluating contract specifications and plans, executing project paperwork / required documentation, and working with data systems in support of the client(s).

In this role, you will work under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer or Deputy Resident Engineer with the Construction Services Department on various projects, both large and small.

Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office and / or in the field with exposure to varying weather conditions, challenging terrain, and requirements for walking, standing, bending, etc.

You will be based in the Philadelphia Office but may be asked to travel and be available for work throughout the Philadelphia Region on a sporadic and temporary basis or may be assigned full time to a project location in the Philadelphia Region.

Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned to such duties will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of Pennsylvania (or other state) or obtain said license following employment.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 0-3 years civil engineering / construction experience required
• Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering or technical field required
• EIT Certification preferred
• Excellent English language skills both written and verbal
• Ability to aid in basic construction administrative activities related to safety, quality, cost and schedule of various projects.
• Evaluation and maintenance of construction documents - drawings, specifications, materials testing reports and supporting documentation.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.
• Ability to visit work sites, speak with field staff, gather data, and report findings to supervisors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Possess a valid US Driver's License.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $68,493 - $89,898 per year.

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 :

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients.

Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit.

We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Associate for our Philadelphia, PA office.As the Construction Associate, you will serve as project support for construction projects, coordinating construction inspection activities, working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities, evaluating contract specifications and plans,executing project paperwork / required documentation, and working with data systems in support of the client(s).