Construction Materials Technician III

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people‑first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Kleinfelder's Construction Services team provides construction management, observation/inspection services, laboratory testing, and materials and forensic engineering, supporting America’s infrastructure and supply chain with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper procedures and complete work in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily field observation reports and materials testing data sheets.
• Perform accurate computations.
• Maintain cordial relationships with coworkers, clients, contractors, etc.
• Assist in laboratory testing of materials.
• Train technicians and help grow the Houston Office.
• Lead other junior technicians on long‑term projects.
• Travel from time to time as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of construction materials testing or inspection experience.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Technician – Grade 1.
• Radiation safety training for operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• Soils certification in one of the following: ACI aggregate soils, NICET soils, or ICC soils.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to use a company‑provided laptop or tablet and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Certifications

• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Masonry, Spray‑Applied Fireproofing, Structural Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding).
• NICET soils or concrete certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development assistance (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities within a large, respected firm.

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).