Construction Technician (part-time)

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career.

Location: St George, UT
Job Type: Onsite, Part-time

About the role

This position performs on-site daily observation of the contractor’s construction work and verifies work product compliance with the project approved plans, specifications, and standards. Documents daily construction activities as required by the contract. Experience with UDOT and municipal project construction with an emphasis on roadways and bridges is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Physically performs field-required tests and inspections
• Prepares daily reports, item entries, and documents test results
• Attends progress meetings with the contractor, owner, and project engineer
• Assures the quality of the contractor’s work
• Maintains daily logs of inspections and reviews any discrepancies with the proper parties
• Manages other materials testers and coordinates with the Field Engineer/Inspector, Project Engineer, and office manager
• May act as the in-field point of contact with the contractor’s staff
• Performs materials tests on concrete and soil compaction
• Takes samples of soil and asphalt materials
• Operates a company vehicle (requires maintaining an acceptable driving record)

Requirements

• Good communication and documentation skills (Word, Excel, Internet-based document management)
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision
• General knowledge of construction techniques and ability to read plans and specifications
• Knowledge and experience with UDOT and/or other municipal government construction management procedures (preferred)
• Proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Construction Observers and Material Testing Technicians
• Certifications: WAQTC, ACI, UDOT IQP (a plus, with willingness to add certifications as needed)

Physical Demands

• Entails manual labor, including the ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and trenches
• Fear of heights or confined spaces could create a significant hardship
• Being in the vicinity of a nuclear density gauge may be required at times (must meet Federal Government criteria for operation if requested)

Schedule

Work hours vary week to week to match the schedule of the general contractor on-site performing substantial work activities. This position may require out-of-town work assignments; per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company.