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Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to work out of the Columbus, OH office. The Construction Intern will work under the direction of the Construction Services Manager and on inspection projects in the state of Ohio, but primarily in Central, East Central, and Southeast Ohio. The Construction Intern will monitor and document that the highway, roadway and/or bridge project is built in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Construction Intern will perform subordinate testing and inspection services on road and bridge projects for ODOT, Local Public Agency clients, airport authorities, and ODNR.
Between field assignments, this position may involve design tasks, assisting with administrative duties, and tracking progress on current projects. The candidate will be trained and expected to:
- Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify manager of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans
- Assist with overseeing daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications
- Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements
- Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the client
- Take and document 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 ensuring soils or aggregates are tested 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
Work schedules are determined to best fit client needs and match the contractors' schedules for performing critical items of work.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field
- 0-3 years of experience in inspection of construction projects or related work
- Willing to pursue technical certifications (ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1, Ohio Level 1 Aggregate Technician, Pass ODOT Flexible Pavement Test, Pass ODOT Traffic Work Zone Test, and obtain NICET Level II Certification.
- Preferred software proficiency - Microsoft Office, AASHTO SiteManager, AASHTOWare Project
- Working experience with ODOT or ODNR is a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
- Preferred familiarity with construction materials, methods, and processes
- Willing to learn or have the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Ability to communicate clearly
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation for this position is $20 - $25 per hour. This compensation 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
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.
