Job Description:

Specific duties depend on job assignments and may include serving as project support for construction projects; coordinating construction activities; working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities; evaluating contract specifications and plans; executing project paperwork and required documentation; and working with data systems in support of client construction programs. Employees in some positions in this classification do not supervise, but may serve as lead workers.

Work is performed under the general supervision of an engineer, construction manager, or higher-level technical employee. Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office or in the field during inspection assignments with exposure to varying weather conditions and rough terrain and requirements for walking, standing, bending, and lifting loads; requires hand/eye coordination in the efficient operation of computers and other office machines, survey equipment and the like. Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to travel and be available for work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignment, as work requires.

Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland or the ability to obtain said license. Applicants may be subject to a background check which may impact employment.

The best part being a Construction Associate for Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative construction solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree in engineering or related field.
• Assist with the preparation of basic construction activities, construction documents, drawings, maps, basic reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of quantities and construction estimates.
• Prepare routine reports detailing tests conducted and results.
• Visit work sites, reporting findings to construction engineers and/or project managers.
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation.
• Assist with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• To be successful, you'll need to be bright, organized, and determined; you'll also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role.
• You'll need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the client's standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
• Naturally, you'll need computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software.

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 80 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 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.Specific duties depend on job assignments and may include serving as project support for construction projects; coordinating construction activities; working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities; evaluating contract specifications and plans; executing project paperwork and required documentation; and working with data systems in support of client construction programs. Employees in some positions in this classification do not supervise, but may serve as lead workers.

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