Construction Representative

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

Shive-Hattery's Iowa City office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Representative to join our team. As a Construction Representative, you will be responsible for performing hands-on, real-world work on various civil and structural projects located throughout the area. You will conduct field inspections and construction testing in both the field and laboratory on a variety of construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, and soils .

Requirements

• Associates Degree from Technical School in Construction Technology or 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in construction materials would be advantageous but not required
• American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing - NDT Level II
• Post-Tensioning Institute - Level 1 & 2 Unbonded PT Inspector
• IDOT Certifications in Aggregate, HMA, PCC, and Soils
• ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on construction materials on constructions sites
• Conduct tests on construction materials in lab
• Materials to be tested include: Aggregates, asphalt, concrete, CMU, fireproofing, soils, structural steel, and waterproofing.
• Evaluating plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance with regulation
• Conducting field inspections to document and measure daily quantities of installed materials
• Referring deviations and disagreements to engineers for clarification
• Maintaining records of documentation and keep a detailed daily work log
• Assisting engineers and contractors with inquiries
• Preparing project specific reports, DOT forms, and/or daily observation reports
• Communicating with project managers, clients, and contractors regarding project specifications and testing results

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees