Senior Construction Inspector

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.

Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Inspector to support our infrastructure projects in the Fort Lauderdale area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in utility construction inspection and a passion for ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. You will lead field inspection efforts, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and ensure that all work aligns with project specifications and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection activities for wastewater, stormwater, and utility construction projects, ensuring adherence to design plans and specifications.
• Lead inspections for transportation and mobility related projects, including roadway improvements, pedestrian facilities, and multimodal infrastructure, to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications. 
• Monitor contractor work on-site, including installation of pipelines, manholes, lift stations, stormwater structures, and utility connections.
• Conduct inspections and testing of materials and workmanship to verify compliance with contract documents and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed daily reports of construction activities, inspection results, and contractor performance.
• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and utility layouts.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and municipal representatives.
• Identify field issues and recommend corrective actions to maintain project quality and schedule.
• Utilize construction management software for accurate and timely documentation.

Professional Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in construction inspection, with a focus on wastewater, stormwater, and utility infrastructure.
• Prior working experience with CoFL Public Works Dept., Broward County, and the Port, preferred 
• Familiarity with municipal standards, FDOT specifications, and environmental permitting requirements.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Site Manager or similar).
• Ability to interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $35/hr - $50/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.

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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.