Construction Inspector, Civil Engineering

Hanson Professional Services•Springfield, IL

5d•$31 - $42

About The Position

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician with civil construction experience to perform construction observation in the IL area. Position Profile This position will be responsible for observation and documentation of paving, drainage, utility, lighting, structural, and site development during construction at airports, as well as other transportation-related projects. A Day in the Life of a Construction Engineering Technician at Hanson Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications; Perform and/or oversee onsite construction materials testing; Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers. Assist engineers/designers with developing plans and specifications, including cost estimates, quantities and constructability reviews. Our Construction Engineering Technician positions offer a variety of benefits including: Potential for project-based start-up signing bonuses. Paid 1.5X overtime. High value compensation potential. Opportunities for company paid continuing education and training.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of construction observation, construction materials testing, related education/formal training
Current driver’s license
IDOT Construction Technician certifications: IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities and experience with IDOT’s Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS) or obtain certification within 5 months
IDOT QMTP 3-day Aggregate, PCC Level I and II, HMA Level I and II, or ability to attain within 5 months
Experience with CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D)
Must be available to travel for out-of-town assignments, concentrated in the IL area
Candidates must be able to work as a team member as well as independently, have the desire to learn new skills, be self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working on airport and other civil construction projects
Illinois Department of Transportation project experience and familiarity with the respective agency documentation and material testing certifications
Ability to provide constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, shop drawing reviews, and CADD drafting support for design projects

Responsibilities

Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications
Perform and/or oversee onsite construction materials testing
Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers
Assist engineers/designers with developing plans and specifications, including cost estimates, quantities and constructability reviews