Senior Construction Inspector - Construction Services Practice

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our office in Pennington, NJ!  This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead inspection efforts on high-impact roadway infrastructure projects in central Jersey. 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, including earthwork, subgrade, base, asphalt, ADA Ramps, traffic signal and electrical work.
• Manage inspections of concrete installations such as barrier walls, bridge decks, MSE walls, drilled shafts sidewalk curb.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of construction activities, inspection results, and contractor performance.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications and provide guidance to contractors and project stakeholders.
• Utilize Site Manager software for accurate and timely documentation of project data.
• Safety Enforcement: Promote and enforce safe work practices on-site. 

What You Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 10+ years of construction inspection experience

• NICET III certification or higher level or ability to obtain based on comparable certifications.
• NJSAT, ACI, TCC and OSHA 10hr Certification.
• Experience with NJDOT, NJTA, projects performing inspection of highway construction and/or structural components (bridges, retaining walls, sign structures), including earthwork, concrete and/or asphalt paving construction, drainage, water quality basins and utility construction.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $60/hr - $70/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.

Why Choose Us:

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement

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