Senior Construction Inspector

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICEMichael 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.DESCRIPTIONMichael Baker is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to lead our dynamic construction services team in Philadelphia! This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional infrastructure projects for our valued clients.  The Senior Inspector  will play a critical role in ensuring that construction projects across the City of Philadelphia meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of construction inspectors, overseeing daily assignments, schedules, and performance.
• Ensure quality and compliance by reviewing field conditions, verifying construction locations, and performing precise measurements.
• Drive project success through detailed documentation, oversight of progress payments, and coordination with contractors and client representatives.
• Provide expert insight by identifying constructability issues, interpreting plans and specifications, and recommending solutions.
• Maintain excellence in reporting, punch list creation, and digital documentation using PennDOT PSA and other client platforms.

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in construction inspection, with proven leadership in field operations
• Familiarity with City of Philadelphia and PennDOT inspection and documentation procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret complex plans and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and digital document control platforms
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed

COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is $35/hr - $55/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. #LI-LM1

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 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 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.