Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician
About The Position
As a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to ensure the quality and compliance of construction projects through detailed observation, documentation, and coordination. You will also collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. In this role, you’ll have opportunities to perform site observations of earthwork, utility backfill, excavations, and foundation construction in addition to construction material testing and special inspections. Collect samples and perform tests to monitor compliance with construction specifications. Travel to job sites using company vehicles and interacting with Design Team, Building Officials, Contractors, and Clients. Document inspections and testing activities electronically through an online database including testing logs, work items, and picture records. Coordinate with Project Managers providing constant communication when on site. Clean and maintain equipment and vehicles in proper working order. Perform other tasks directed by supervisor not specifically mentioned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent education
- 8+ years’ experience performing multi-discipline special inspections & tests (preferred)
- ICC certification
- NICET certification
- ACI Field Concrete Testing Technician Level I certification
- Nuclear Safety Training
- Heavy construction, electrical, mechanical, and installation knowledge (preferred)
- Knowledge of local building codes
- Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Observe the progress and quality of construction projects
- Review PA requests, submittals, field tests, and attend progress meetings
- Conduct on-site observations of contractor's work to assist in determining if the work is proceeding in accordance with contract documents
- Produce clear and concise records and reports
- Assist in coordination of work from engineers, surveyors, environmental personnel, technicians, etc.
- At times, take direction from direct leader and other qualified team members, such as Engineers
- Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignment
- Communicate daily with supervisor on projects and issues
- Communicate as needed with clients regarding project work as directed by Engineer
- Serve as Engineer's liaison with contractor
- Perform site observations of earthwork, utility backfill, excavations, and foundation construction in addition to construction material testing and special inspections
- Collect samples and perform tests to monitor compliance with construction specifications
- Travel to job sites using company vehicles and interacting with Design Team, Building Officials, Contractors, and Clients
- Document inspections and testing activities electronically through an online database including testing logs, work items, and picture records
- Coordinate with Project Managers providing constant communication when on site
- Clean and maintain equipment and vehicles in proper working order
- Perform other tasks directed by supervisor not specifically mentioned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
