Construction Inspectors

Michael Baker International
New Albany, IN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with transportation construction experience comfortable with field-based inspection tasks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of transportation construction experience and a willingness to work flexible schedules.
    — “Construction Inspector I: 2+ years of construction inspection, INDOT, or related transportation construction experience.”
  • Individuals who have obtained or can obtain all six INDOT Certified Technician certifications.
    — “Possess, or have the ability to obtain, all six INDOT Certified Technician certifications.”
  • Professionals with experience in roadway, bridge, and airport projects and familiarity with INDOT documentation.
    — “Experience with INDOT documentation and SiteManager preferred.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires occasional nights and weekends, which may affect work-life balance.
    — “Willingness to work flexible schedules, including occasional nights and weekends.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to pass a background check and maintain a drug-free status.
    — “Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with INDOT-certified materials testing and inspection protocols.
    — “Monitor material testing requirements and perform certified materials testing as needed.”
  • Emphasize your ability to prepare accurate daily reports using SiteManager or similar systems.
    — “Prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports, pay quantities, material records, and contractor workforce documentation using SiteManager, AWP, or similar systems.”
  • Showcase your track record of addressing contractor, client, and public inquiries effectively.
    — “Work with project teams to address contractor, client, and public inquiries.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • ensure compliance with project plans
  • identify and communicate construction issues
  • prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports
Typical background
2+ years of construction inspection experiencevalid driver's license

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction InspectionIndot DocumentationBasic Math SkillsCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Preferred

Indot Certified Technician CertificationsSitemanagerAWP

Stack & domain

Construction InspectionIndot DocumentationSitemanagerMaterials TestingCommunicationOrganizationalBasic MathIndot Certified TechnicianConstructionTransportation

About the role

Original posting from Michael Baker International

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 seeking Construction Inspectors I and II to join our Construction Services team in New Albany! In this role, you will perform inspection and testing services on roadway, bridge, and airport projects for INDOT and local agency clients. Inspectors will help ensure construction activities comply with contract documents, plans, specifications, and quality standards. Between field assignments, opportunities may include constructability reviews and assisting technical staff with design and plan preparation activities.

What You'll Do:

Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.

Identify and communicate construction issues, deficiencies, or concerns to the Project Engineer or Supervisor.

Work with project teams to address contractor, client, and public inquiries.

Measure and document completed work to verify quantities and support contractor payments.

Monitor material testing requirements and perform certified materials testing as needed.

Prepare and maintain accurate daily inspection reports, pay quantities, material records, and contractor workforce documentation using SiteManager, AWP, or similar systems.

Assist with project documentation, record-keeping, and quality assurance activities.

Support constructability reviews and design-related tasks between field assignments when needed.

What You Need to Succeed:

High school diploma or GED required

Construction Inspector I: 2+ years of construction inspection, INDOT, or related transportation construction experience.

Construction Inspector II: 5+ years of construction inspection, INDOT, or related transportation construction experience.

Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Strong communication, organizational, and basic math skills.

Experience with INDOT documentation and SiteManager preferred.

Possess, or have the ability to obtain, all six INDOT Certified Technician certifications.

Willingness to work flexible schedules, including occasional nights and weekends.

Previous INDOT, contractor, airport, or transportation construction experience is preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $24/hr to $45/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 insurance401k Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disabilityProfessional and personal developmentGenerous paid time offCommuter and wellness benefits 

#LI-LM1

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.

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