Who is Michal Baker International? Why would I want to work there?

Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services for government, private and commercial partners, assisting in planning, architectural, environmental, construction management, construction inspection and program management. Our employees demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. As a company, We Make a Difference!

Why do we do what we do; why is it important?

For most of us, it's because it enables us to have a direct and meaningful impact on the communities and environment in which we live and serve. Across the span of our expertise and projects, our work transforms the world; enables economies; creates healthier and more engaging cities and neighborhoods; and the very infrastructure that sustains and improves our world. Simply stated, the work we do everyday matters. We Make a Difference every day with every engagement.

So, what does a Construction Specialist II at Michael Baker International do?

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.

• 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!

• 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.

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 benefits

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.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.As a part of our Construction Management Team located in our Harrisburg, PA office, MBI is looking for a Construction Specialist II will help ensure the construction of highways and bridges is performed and managed according to the plans and specifications.