Civil EIT – Construction Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Civil EIT – Construction 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DESCRIPTION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 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

Michael Baker International is currently seeking a Civil EIT to join our Construction Services practice in Baton Rouge. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Project Engineer on construction projects throughout Louisiana. The candidate will be directly involved with all construction activities and the associated construction management. 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 Request for Qualifications for upcoming proposals, reviewing and processing of invoices, communicating with clients about staffing needs, and tracking progress on current projects.

Responsibilities include:

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 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 schedule testing personnel for 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 such as Headlight and Excel.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field 0-2 Years’ experience – Prefer some exposure to construction services as it relates to highway projects but not required EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or ability to obtain within 2 years

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $62,844 to $85,504. 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.

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 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. •It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.