Senior Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd • Franklin, TN

19d

About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Senior Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician for its Nashville team. The role is part of the Field Services department and involves safely performing construction materials observations, inspections, sampling, and testing at construction sites. The technician works under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers, and collaborates with project teams and site contractors. ECS provides opportunities for professional development, training, and certification as the technician gains skills and experience.

The technician performs field work involving soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement; conducts tests using applicable methods, equipment, and industry standards; calculates and reduces test data; and prepares documentation and field reports. The position also requires communicating site conditions and testing requests to supervisors and project teams, attending project meetings as requested, and receiving training in ECS methods and accepted engineering practices.

ECS supports continued professional skills development and encourages participation in internal and external training and certification programs, including opportunities through ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, State DOTs, and WACEL, as appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current basic-level certifications and two additional advanced certifications; must be willing to maintain them.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites; mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• Strong math skills and ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to carry 40–70 pounds multiple times a day or occasionally lift 85 pounds to waist height.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations, testing, sampling, and inspections of soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement at construction sites.
• Carry out project tasks under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field tests using applicable methodologies and testing equipment in accordance with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Perform calculations and reduce data based on samples, test results, and inspections.
• Complete drafting and other administrative duties as required.
• Develop documentation skills and prepare field reports recording site observations and field work performed.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, other technicians, and project managers.
• Keep supervisors and project teams informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requests.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Receive training in ECS methods for project observations, inspections, and testing.
• Document findings precisely in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
• Participate in professional development, training, and certification opportunities as skills and experience grow.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and incentives as skills and experience advance.
• Support for continued professional skills development.
• Internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED