Construction Field Office Trainee

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc. • Butler, PA

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About The Position

Join our team as a Construction Field Office Trainee and build a career supporting transportation construction projects that improve our communities. This role offers a mix of office-based documentation support and hands-on field exposure while working alongside experienced construction professionals.

We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience, including those looking to start or grow their career in transportation construction. Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• The successful Transportation Assistant (Office) candidate is expected to be proficient in and possess knowledge and experience with basic computer/iPad fundamentals of operation.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or interest in transportation/construction is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with the following software programs is preferred: Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Adobe

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of detailed inspection records.
• Preparation of payments to contractor through estimate generation and review.
• Maintain project records including daily Project Site Activity (PSA) reports, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.
• Review and monitor Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Able to communicate with the client, contractor personnel and the general public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Application of mathematical formulas including algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry.
• Inspect and monitor contractual field work including excavation, drainage facilities, roadway surfaces, and structures.
• Report contractor’s daily operations.
• Take field measurements of pay items.
• Review placement of and witness tests associated with the quality control of construction materials.
• Review line, grade, dimension, and elevation parameters.
• Oversee and enforce the installation of appropriate erosion and sediment controls.
• Oversee and enforce the installation of highway work zones and traffic control devices.

Benefits

• Full time work with opportunities for long-term career growth within the company.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work for full-time employees and 500 hours per year for 3 consecutive years for part-time employees.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED