Project Construction Technician

GAI Consultants•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector. This position will serve as a Construction Inspector reporting to the Project Supervisor or Resident Project Representative on the project. The ideal candidate will perform construction observation and inspection on a variety of Transportation projects throughout Indiana. The candidate will interact with clients, contractors, and the public in meetings and other communication forms. Will provide documentation of construction progress through daily reports, status reports, and other forms of data reporting.

Requirements

Knowledge of transportation construction and quality control practices.
Knowledgeable in the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis Department of Public Works or other governmental agency specifications, standards and inspection requirements.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and other technical documents.
Ability to inspect work of contractors and document project progress and quality of work.
Ability to measure and calculate quantities of materials.
Perform material testing.
INDOT certified technician.
Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions.
Ability to lift heavy objects such as testing equipment and materials samples.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate steps, stairs and ladders.
Ability to work in hazardous environments and use required Personal Protective Equipment.
Minimum 12+ Years of Experience
H.S. Graduate
Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Responsibilities

Performing and overseeing field monitoring on various multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale, scope, and/or complexity, including placement of concrete, earthwork, roadway paving, buildings, structures, foundations, and building materials.
Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations.
Assisting Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project.
Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.
Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.