Senior Construction Materials Field Technician

ECS Ltd • Hanover, MD

19d

About The Position

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Field Technician to join its Baltimore team. The technician performs construction-material observations, inspections, sampling, and testing on construction sites, working under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers. The role covers soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement, with work performed according to project requirements, industry standards, and applicable compliance practices.

The position includes collecting and reducing data, performing calculations, preparing field reports, and completing drafting and administrative tasks as needed. The technician communicates regularly with contractors, other technicians, project managers, supervisors, and project teams about site conditions and testing needs, and may attend project meetings. ECS provides training in its methodologies for observations, inspections, and testing, and supports continued professional development through training and certification opportunities. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience and certifications, a valid driver's license and insurance, and suitable transportation for job-site use; mileage is reimbursed. The expected pay range is $21–$25 per hour, with final compensation based on location and individual qualifications.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current basic-level certifications and willingness to maintain them, plus 2 advanced certifications.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Suitable transportation for use on job sites.
• Strong speaking, reading, and writing communication 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

• Observe, test, sample, and inspect soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement at construction sites.
• Perform project-specific field tasks under the guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Conduct routine field tests using relevant methodologies and testing equipment in accordance with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections.
• Complete drafting and administrative duties as required.
• Develop documentation skills and prepare field reports documenting site observations and work performed.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, technicians, and project managers.
• Keep supervisors and project teams informed about changing site conditions and additional requested testing.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Participate in training in ECS methodologies for project observations, inspections, and testing.
• Document findings precisely in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
• Maintain current basic-level certifications and additional advanced certifications.
• Use suitable personal transportation at job sites; mileage is reimbursed.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for suitable personal transportation used on job sites.
• Support for professional skill development and participation in internal and external training and certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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