Construction Specialist Technician

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Springfield, IL

10d•$38 - $45

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Construction Observer with civil aviation 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 Observer 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. Our Construction Observation positions offer a variety of benefits including: Potential for project-based start-up signing bonuses. High value compensation potential. Opportunities for company paid continuing education and training.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
IDOT Construction Technician certifications: Required: Documentation of Contract Quantities and experience with IDOT’s Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS) or obtain training within four (4) months
A minimum of 8 years of construction experience
Current driver’s license
Must be available to travel for out-of-town assignments, mostly 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.
This position has a variable project work schedule as this work is dependent upon construction schedules.
Hours vary based on project demands including potential required overtime.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 3-day Aggregate, PCC Level I and II, HMA Level I and II
Preferred: Experience with CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D)
Experience working on airport 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