Construction Technician 3

About the role

The Construction Technician 3 supports the Construction Services segment in delivering projects within budget and timeline. This role impacts communities positively through improvements in connectivity, transportation, safety, and development.

Responsibilities

• Inputs data into pre-written computer programs
• Operates computer and runs reports or calculations
• Interprets construction plans and specifications
• Observes construction operations on various sites to assess conformance to plans and specifications
• Peruses and prepares proposals for potential projects and marketing events
• Performs construction materials testing
• Communicates effectively with other staff, contractor personnel, and client representatives
• Participates in technical training sessions and achieves various certifications associated with construction inspection, as well as renewing held certifications
• Demonstrates ability to work independently when required, but also as part of a team on larger projects
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential issues, taking steps to determine solutions, and implementing selected steps
• Sets up, tracks, files, and organizes client emails and communications for project backup
• Trains other Construction Technicians as necessary

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with construction inspection or construction trades
• Established knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances, building codes, construction materials (such as); soil, concrete, rebar layout, masonry, steel, etc. relevant to projects involving roadway/paving, pipe-lines, renovations, bridge, tunnels, drainage, and materials verification/design
• Must be able to set up, track, file and organize client emails and communications for project backup

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Delivers exceptional customer service
• Has a reliable personal vehicle that is available for daily use to travel to job sites
• Well-organized and demonstrated interpersonal relations skills

Physical working requirements

• Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Able to walk up/down stairs
• Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Subject to outside environmental conditions