CMT Senior Technician

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a CMT Senior Technician in our Blue Bell, PA, Philadelphia, PA, or Richmond, VA office. The position will coordinate and collect samples of diverse materials including soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests, compile construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring data, and oversee CQA program implementation related to waste containment facility construction projects.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on materials used in construction and track appropriate construction material testing frequencies;
• Monitor activities on client job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract documents (e.g., technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, CQA plans);
• Provide CQA monitoring, groundwater sampling, soil and geosynthetics sampling, air monitoring, and contractor oversight on construction and/or environmental activities;
• Prepare daily field reports, weekly construction schedules, progress reports, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, testing and monitoring logs, and related project documentation in a legible, accurate, and timely manner consistent with company policies;
• Assure project documentation is correct, complete, neat, and consistent with company policies;
• Interact with project personnel, including contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients, and assist in cultivating an integrated team approach;
• Coordinate and delegate CQA monitoring tasks to subordinate Technicians and Senior Technicians and provide guidance on technical specifications and construction drawings;
• Mentor, guide, and train subordinate Technicians and Senior Technicians;
• Observe the performance of Technicians and Senior Technicians and relay feedback upon project completion;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years (6+ preferred) of applicable experience, or an associate degree or college diploma and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable experience, or a bachelor’s degree in science, construction management, engineering, physical science, environmental science, or related subjects;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word;
• Strong mathematical background with the ability to perform calculations in basic geometry and algebra;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic;
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds unaided and 50–100 pounds with assistance and/or proper engineering controls;
• Ability to speak and hear, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Regular field work and overnight travel;
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing;
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation for business travel.