Construction Engineering Technician

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc • Rockford, IL

2d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Engineer Technician, you'll play a key role in the design and construction of airport infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will have demonstrated leadership qualities, the ability to work as a team member or independently, and the desire to learn new skills and areas of expertise.

With support, coaching, and direction from CMT’s Aviation Manager and technical leaders, you will serve the firm in the following capacities:

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree in Engineering Technology or related field
• Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Possess general knowledge and understanding of the construction of transportation, site development, and civil infrastructure projects including the ability to clarify and interpret construction documents
• The ability to complete the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Quality Management Training classes for HMA, PCC, and aggregates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD for use in civil & site design projects
• Strong ability to manage personnel and delegate tasks
• Strong to work independently and able to effectively manage time and work on multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be willing to accept out of town travel assignments and work overtime to meet construction project demands
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship
• Successful completion of a security background check which requires employment history, verification and criminal history records checks (if applicable) of individuals applying for security badges
• Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of preferred experience
• Previous construction experience, or internship experience, is preferred but not required
• Aviation – related projects experience is not required

Responsibilities

• Perform, support, and lead on-site construction inspection, observation, and documentation services including supervising and directing junior staff in support of project managers
• Serve as the engineer’s on-site liaison with the contractor and client and assist the client when required for proper execution of the work
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required construction documentation including daily reports, pay estimates, change orders, shop drawings, material submittals, progress schedules, project correspondence, testing results, and record drawings in accordance with client and company procedures
• Perform secondary assignments which may include assistance with planning and design of civil & transportation projects including AutoCAD drafting, surveying, materials testing, or other duties as assigned
• Communicate, understand, and implement the construction documents (plans & specifications) including horizontal and vertical layout, site development, grading, drainage, asphalt & concrete paving, pavement marking, signage, erosion control, coordination with other disciplines, water & sanitary utilities, quantity takeoff, cost estimates, and construction scheduling

Benefits

• CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development.
• To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals [https://www.cmtengr.com/careers/].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees