Senior Software Engineering Jobs at Michael Baker International with Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE

We are a national leader in Construction Services. Our construction staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-construction to close-out, by providing qualified construction engineers, 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 International is currently seeking a Construction Associate for our Construction Services practice in Little Rock. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Project Engineer on construction projects throughout Arkansas. 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 Letters of Interest for upcoming proposals, reviewing and processing of invoices, communicating with clients about staffing needs, and tracking progress on current projects.

• 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/or take 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 Site Manager.

What You Need To Succeed

• 1+ years of experience in construction inspection, of which two have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection
• Arkansas CTTP certification is a plus
• Must have excellent customer service skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and pass an annual motor vehicle record check.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $56,060 - $78,649. 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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.
• There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.