Field Technician - Construction Inspection (Spring 2026)

Sambatek, LLC • Minnetonka, MN

105d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota, Texas, and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success. Sambatek is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our team as a Construction Inspector/Field Technician. In this role, you will be working on Municipal, County, and MnDOT construction management projects in the Twin Cities area. This position is primary based in the field with some local travel. This is an integral part of the Construction Management team and will work under the guidance of the Project Manager/Engineer.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree (or current student) related to civil engineering or construction preferred, not required
• Current MnDOT technical certifications preferred (qualified candidates will be asked to provide proof of certification and/or be willing to obtain certifications)
• Good technical, communication, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Bluebeam preferred
• Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and construction management databases/tracking software preferred
• Survey/GPS/Trimble TSC7 Rover experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the contractor and other stakeholders to ensure and verify compliance with the plans, specifications, and standards
• Serve as inspector for construction projects for various public sector clients
• Perform field observations/inspections, as well as material testing and sampling as needed
• Support verification and ensure compliance to project plans, specifications, and standards by preparing daily reports, gathering quantities, and documenting test results
• Prepare pay estimates and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MnDOT and federal projects
• Complete documentation such as daily diaries, quantity calculations, backup documentation, letters, memos, and spreadsheets
• Attend weekly progress meetings and other meetings as needed
• Communicate directly, both verbally and written, with construction contractors and engineers regarding conformance or non-conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match

What This Job Offers

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