Construction Technician

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of. The secret to our success is our ability to connect with clients to provide a first-class customer experience.

About the role

Our Transportation Construction Division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design and construction management services on everything from roadways and bridges to airports, stormwater infrastructure, utilities infrastructure and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and at least 2-3 years of construction experience, or 3-4 years of solid field experience with civil construction work in Utilities
• Familiarity with IDOT procedures and current IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certification
• Understanding of construction inspection practices
• Civil construction experience for Utilities, such as:
  • Interpreting contract documents (specifications, reading drawings, etc.)
  • Grading activities
  • Concrete foundations (spread footings/drilled piers)
  • Building experience (concrete, structural steel, precast erection, roofing, etc.)
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency with business and engineering applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

• Assist on construction projects by providing inspection for various construction activities
• Maintain project documentation, including calculations, daily reports, and project filing
• Work under a Lead Engineer, applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria with limited exercise of judgment on work details and preliminary engineering alternatives
• Interface and collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, subconsultants, vendors, employees, and the management team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a focus on superior client service

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership
• Gym and transit subsidies
• Paid volunteer time off
• Parental leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• Fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Employee-led committees focused on social, wellness, and community service activities

Pay

$60,000–$100,000