Senior Field Technician

Our client is a well-established employee-owned engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Field Technician to join their growing team in the Kansas City area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction materials testing and special inspections professional looking to take on more responsibility, mentor junior staff, and work on a diverse range of commercial, infrastructure, and development projects. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Field Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring construction quality and compliance through field testing, inspections, documentation, and client interaction. Construction Materials Testing Perform field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, masonry, grout, and other construction materialsConduct concrete sampling, slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and cylinder testingPerform nuclear density testing and moisture-density evaluationsObserve proof rolls and evaluate subgrade and structural fill conditionsMonitor placement and compaction activitiesPrepare accurate testing documentation and field reports Special Inspections Perform special inspections in accordance with IBC requirementsInspect reinforcing steel, concrete placements, masonry construction, and structural componentsObserve foundations, drilled piers, retaining walls, paving, slabs, and grade beamsVerify compliance with project plans and specificationsCommunicate deficiencies and field observations to project teams Reporting & Documentation Prepare detailed daily field reportsDocument construction activities through photographs and written observationsTrack and report testing results and inspection findingsMaintain electronic project records and documentation Client & Team Interaction Serve as the on-site representative for testing and inspection servicesCoordinate with contractors, engineers, project managers, and ownersProvide technical guidance and support during construction activitiesMentor and assist junior technicians in the field Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalentSignificant experience in Construction Materials Testing (CMT), special inspections, or a related construction fieldAbility to read and interpret construction plans and specificationsStrong technical reporting and communication skillsValid driver's licenseAbility to work outdoors and lift up to 60 lbs Preferred ACI certificationsICC certificationsNuclear Density Gauge certificationAdditional industry certifications related to testing and inspectionsExperience mentoring or training junior technicians Why Consider This Opportunity? Employee-owned company with a strong reputation in the MidwestOpportunity to work on high-profile commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projectsStrong pipeline of work and long-term stabilityCompany vehicle Clear path for professional development and certification growthCollaborative culture that values technical excellence and career advancementCompetitive compensation, vehicle allowance/company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits packageIf you're an experienced materials testing or special inspections professional looking for a company that invests in its employees and provides exposure to meaningful projects across the region, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.