Lead Construction Engineering Technician

About the role

Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a "We Before Me" mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We're less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and advanced construction and field observation.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications for quality assurance during construction process.
• Utilize knowledge of surveying, staking procedures, checking line and grade, and cross sections in order to perform quality assurance review in those areas.
• Conduct materials testing following prescribed procedures on soil, concrete, bituminous, and aggregate materials.
• Maintain log of materials testing results.
• Measure installed quantities, track and report on installed products. Includes calculating areas, distances and volumes.
• Works directly with both internal and external clients and contractors.
• Write documentation for as-built drawings when adjustments are made to design.
• Complete detailed construction reports using MS Word, MS Excel and construction management software systems.
• Monitor performance of contractors and have the ability to confront design compliance issues with contractors when identified.
• Assist with training and scheduling of staff.
• Aid in establishing budgets and preparing/presenting proposals.
• Perform submittal control reviews for billing client(s).

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction practices and methodology.
• Progressive knowledge of surveying, staking procedures, checking line and grade and cross sections.
• Understanding and knowledge of testing procedures.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership.
• Ability to lead, manage, train, and mentor others.
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical software with ability to learn CPM and Newforma software programs.
• AutoCAD or Arc Map knowledge and/or experience helpful.
• Experience and knowledge of materials testing required.
• Certifications have reciprocity in some states. Lead Construction Engineering Technician will need to obtain appropriate certifications for work assignments, and will receive direction from manager on certifications needed.
• Must pass all required certifications and maintain those certifications throughout employment.
• Experience and knowledge of materials testing required.
• AutoCAD or ArcGIS experience is helpful.
• Certifications that may be required include but are not limited to: Concrete Soil Density Asphalt Paint Welding Sewer Testing Traffic Control Railway Worker On-Track Safety E-Rail Safe Safety Orientation 10-Hour OSHA Confined Space First Aid, CPR and AED.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Lifting: Occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs. from floor to knuckle; occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs. floor to shoulder; occasional maximum lift 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead; occasional maximum unilateral lift of 25 lbs. from waist to overhead; occasional maximum carry of 80 lbs., 50 feet; occasional maximum vertical pull force of 125 lbs.; occasional maximum grip force 90 lbs.
• Work is primarily outside and will have exposure to extreme weather conditions and nature elements.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl and balance for extended periods of time.
• Position will have extensive walking.
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain, including uneven surfaces, ditches, steep slopes, etc.
• Must be able to use hands for carrying items, operating devices and/or equipment, and operating ATV vehicle.
• Must be able to lift/carry items (i.e. testing equipment, tools, etc.).
• Work hours dictated by contractors, and can include 12-15 hour work days.
• Post offer, pre-employment lifting test will be required.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.
• Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.
• Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.
• Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.