Construction Inspector

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.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Baton Rouge. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead inspection efforts on high-impact roadway infrastructure projects. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring construction quality, safety, and compliance with contract specifications, while working alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in transportation development.

What You’ll Do:

- Oversee daily inspections and testing of roadway construction materials, including earthwork, subgrade, base, and asphalt.
- Manage inspections of concrete installations such as barrier walls, bridge decks, MSE walls, and drilled shafts.
- Maintain detailed daily logs of construction activities, inspection results, and contractor performance.
- Ensure all work meets specifications and OSHA safety regulations.
- Interpret construction plans and specifications, and provide guidance to contractors and project stakeholders.
- Safety Enforcement: Promote and enforce safe work practices on-site.

What You Need to Succeed:

- 3+ plus years of experience in highway and bridge construction inspection.
- Experience with Site Manager and/or Headlight recordkeeping and inputting material samples in SiteManager Materials
- A Minimum of one of the following certifications: LA DOTD Structural Concrete
- LADOTD Embankment and Base
- LA DOTD PCC Paving
- LA DOTD Asphalt Paving
- ACI Level 1 Field Tester

- ATSSA TCT Certification (preferable)
- Flagger Certification (preferable)
- Project experience includes earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete paving, storm drain systems, retaining walls, bridge elements, traffic control, SW3P, and other items related to highway and bridge construction
- Valid driver’s license and able to pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
- Willing to travel within State borders for short- or long-term assignments if needed.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $30/hr to $43/hr. 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

- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition reimbursement

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