Civil Construction Technician

ZipRecruiter; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Construction Technician to join their Northern IL Construction Team. The role involves providing inspection and documentation services for various public sector infrastructure projects in NE Illinois. Candidates should have experience in civil construction, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Hybrid WFH schedule

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Education reimbursement

401(k) & ESOP plans with uncapped company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inspection and documentation.
• Current IDOT certification for materials and documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and documentation services on civil construction projects.
• Read and interpret construction plans and documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

A.S. degree in Construction Technology

Tools

MS Office

e-Builder

Primavera

CMMS

MISTIC

CEPS

I-MIRS

Job description

Job Description

Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are recognized as a leader in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation is fundamental to our success. We empower our talented staff through mentoring, training programs, communities of practice (CoPs), and committees to connect, learn, and grow.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Civil Construction Technician to join our Northern IL Construction Team. This position is responsible for providing construction phase services, including inspection and documentation, for IDOT, Tollway, county, and municipal infrastructure projects around NE Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and documentation services on civil construction projects (roadway, bridge, and intersection improvements) for public sector clients throughout NE Illinois.
• Read and interpret construction plans and documents, compute quantities, and verify measurements and layouts.
• Perform site data collection and verify existing conditions; assist with surveying.
• Maintain detailed daily logs and submit progress reports and pay documentation.
• Collaborate with other construction and design staff to complete projects on budget.
• Work productively with all project stakeholders (contractor, owner, and others) to resolve issues professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required; A.S. degree in Construction Technology or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience performing inspection and documentation on road, bridge, and intersection improvements.
• Current IDOT certification for materials and documentation is required; familiarity with IDOT and IL Tollway materials and documentation procedures is desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel and Word) is required.
• Experience with e-Builder, Primavera, CMMS, MISTIC, CEPS, and I-MIRS is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed daily logs and follow through on punch list items.
• Effective communication skills to work with all project stakeholders.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation

• As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers an inclusive, employee-focused culture, flexible work/life balance, and a hybrid WFH schedule. The starting hourly wage ranges from $31.50 to $41.10, plus a hiring bonus and industry-leading annual bonus. We also provide comprehensive insurance benefits, education and professional license reimbursement, 401(k) & ESOP plans with uncapped company match, and opportunities for ownership. To learn more, visit www.clarkdietz.com.

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