OSP Construction Technician (100% Travel Required)

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents, building a culture that is uniquely Olsson.

About the role

Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for both public and private projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation/inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.

In this role, you will assist engineers and construction managers with observation, inspection, and documentation throughout all phases of OSP construction. You will provide expert oversight of construction crews to ensure contractors are placing fiber and related infrastructure according to customer requirements and engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site representative during various stages of construction, verifying quality standards and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor special inspections and materials testing, manage RFIs and submittals, and attend project meetings.
• Confirm that all quality documentation meets the owner’s requirements.
• Oversee and manage the quality assurance program at the project site.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications at various stages of a project.
• Initiate actions needed to keep construction progress on schedule.
• Solve on-site problems and situations regarding construction of the project and design modifications.
• Work in all types of terrain and weather conditions on project sites in various stages of construction.
• Identify and avoid potential hazards for workers and the public in and around project sites.

This position includes the use of a company truck for transportation to and from job sites, applicable PPE (personal protective equipment), prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program, company-issued laptop, and cell phone reimbursement options.

Requirements

• Five or more years' experience performing construction inspection specifically with Fiber/OSP.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Bisci certification(s) preferred, but not required.
• Associate's degree in a construction-related field preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored development paths to empower career growth.
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Traditional benefits package for full-time employees (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.).
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

This role involves 100% travel to job sites.