Civil Associate - Construction at Michael Baker International in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

CONSTRUCTION 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
With an office in Louisville and throughout the state and surrounding states, the successful candidate will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager in the Louisville office and on inspection projects throughout the state of Kentucky and Indiana. The Civil Associate will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Construction Project Engineer will perform testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for KYTC & INDOT and other Local Public Agency clients, providing supervision of multiple inspectors on larger projects. Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks such as constructability reviews of plans for upcoming projects as well as assisting the Construction Services Manager with preparation of Letters of Interest for upcoming proposals, communicating with clients about staffing needs, and tracking progress on current projects.

• 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, and provide field direction to Michael Baker inspection staff assigned to the project
• 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
• Use SiteManager and other tools to perform materials reviews on various projects.
• Perform project scheduling as well as reviewing schedules of various projects.
• Use SiteManager and other tools to perform materials reviews on various projects
• Perform project scheduling as well as reviewing schedules of various projects

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  
  
• FE Exam pursuit or passed (E.I.T.)
  
  
• 2-4 years of engineering experience
  
  
• Maintain required certifications for construction services with KYTC
• Obtain certifications for other DOTs as requested (INDOT, ODOT, etc.)
• Software proficiency - roadway design software, CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office
  
  
• Excellent analytical skills
  
  
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
  
  
• Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
  
  
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and processes
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  
  
• Ability to communicate clearly
  
  
• Working experience with KYTC
  
  

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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, 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.