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.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Construction Inspector with experience in asphalt pavement preservation, including slurry seal, micro-surfacing, and surface treatments. This role supports roadway maintenance projects by ensuring quality, compliance, and proper application of materials, including polymer/latex-modified emulsions.

Role will be working night-shift in Fairfax

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect slurry seal, micro-surfacing, chip seal, and other surface treatment projects
• Verify material compliance, including asphalt emulsion, aggregate, and latex/polymer additives
• Review and monitor approved mix designs and application rates
• Observe and document surface preparation, placement, and finishing operations
• Confirm equipment calibration and proper proportioning of materials
• Monitor weather conditions and curing times to ensure successful application
• Ensure traffic control and site safety compliance throughout operations
• Maintain detailed daily reports, quantities, and project documentation
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project teams to resolve issues in the field

What You Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience
• Slurry/Surface Treatment and latex experience required
• Understanding of mix design, material testing, and quality control procedures
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and agency standards (e.g., DOT requirements)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $30/hr to $40/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

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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.