Construction Intern

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Michael Baker provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet every modern construction project need. By partnering with our clients through all phases of construction, beginning with pre-design all the way through close-out, we are able to meet aggressive schedules safely and on budget. We provide qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers and estimators dedicated to adding value and driving efficiency from small projects to multi-billion-dollar construction programs.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern for our Construction Services Practice to work out of our Philadelphia, PA office. In this internship, you will work under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers and construction managers in the office to prepare correspondence, perform daily reporting, inspections, construction project administration tasks, and other site inspections, and calculation of quantities. Tasks may also include field inspection work at various project locations around the city of Philadelphia for the purposes of investigation and plan development. In general, you will support the department with technical duties and daily activities while receiving mentorship to learn the profession.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with professional engineers and construction managers to execute construction tasks such as daily report writing, tracking quantities, reviewing inspection.
• Perform analysis and calculations
• Review record plans and as-builts
• Assist with gathering background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility services
• Assists with construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation
• Develop quantities for cost estimating
• Assist with the preparation for client and project meetings
• Attend internal project meetings and participate as necessary
• Visit project sites for general inspection and observation, reporting findings to Engineers and/or Project Managers

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or other degree program in a related field required.
• 1 year of completed college-level coursework required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 - $25 per hour. 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.

Michael Baker Internationalis seeking aConstruction Intern for our Construction Services Practice to work out of ourPhiladelphia, PA office.In this internship, you will work under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers and construction managers in the office to prepare correspondence, perform daily reporting, inspections, construction project administration tasks, and other site inspections, and calculation of quantities. Tasks may also include field inspection work at various project locations around the city of Philadelphia for the purposes of investigation and plan development. In general, you will support the department with technical duties and daily activities while receiving mentorship to learn the profession.