Construction Associate EIT

Lochner•Lenexa, KS

18d

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Lochner is seeking a Construction Associate, you will serve as project support for construction projects, coordinating construction inspection activities, working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities, evaluating contract specifications and plans, executing project paperwork / required documentation, and working with data systems in support of the client(s). In this role, you will work under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer or Deputy Resident Engineer with the Construction Services Department on various projects, both large and small. Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office and/or in the field with exposure to varying weather conditions, challenging terrain, and requirements for walking, standing, bending, etc. You will be based in the Kansas Office but may be asked to travel and be available for work throughout the Region on a sporadic and temporary basis or may be assigned full time to a project location.

Requirements

0-3 years civil engineering / construction experience required.
Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering or technical field required.
Excellent English language skills both written and verbal.
Ability to aid in basic construction administrative activities related to safety, quality, cost and schedule of various projects.
Evaluation and maintenance of construction documents – drawings, specifications, materials testing reports and supporting documentation.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.
Ability to visit work sites, speak with field staff, gather data, and report findings to supervisors.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Possess a valid US Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

EIT Certification preferred.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

serve as project support for construction projects
coordinating construction inspection activities
working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities
evaluating contract specifications and plans
executing project paperwork / required documentation
working with data systems in support of the client(s)