Construction Inspector, Civil Engineering

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,705 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential signing bonuses

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Continuing education & training

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician to perform construction observation and related duties in the IL area. The role covers monitoring paving, drainage, utilities, lighting, and structural work on airports and other transportation projects.

Key tasks include representing the owner, overseeing materials testing, coordinating field activities, and assisting engineers with plans and cost estimates. Travel to out-of-town assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of construction observation and materials testing experience or related education/training.
• Current driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform and/or oversee onsite construction materials testing.
• Coordinate field construction activities with contractor and designers.
• Assist engineers with developing plans and specifications, including cost estimates, quantities and constructability reviews.

Skills

Construction observation

On-site coordination

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/equivalent

Tools

CADD: MicroStation or Civil 3D

IDOT CMMS

IDOT QMTP certifications

Job description

Job Description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician with civil construction experience to perform construction observation in the IL area.

Position Profile

This position will be responsible for observation and documentation of paving, drainage, utility, lighting, structural, and site development during construction at airports, as well as other transportation-related projects.

A Day in the Life of a Construction Engineering Technician at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Represent owner in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications;
• Perform and/or oversee onsite construction materials testing;
• Coordinate and communicate field construction activities with contractor and designers;
• Assist engineers/designers with developing plans and specifications, including cost estimates, quantities and constructability reviews.

Our Construction Engineering Technician positions offer a variety of benefits including:

• Potential for project-based start-up signing bonuses.
• Paid 1.5X overtime.
• High value compensation potential.
• Opportunities for company paid continuing education and training.

What We're Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of construction observation, construction materials testing, related education/formal training
• Current driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications above the following will result in a more competitive candidate:

• Experience working on airport and other civil construction projects
• Illinois Department of Transportation project experience and familiarity with the respective agency documentation and material testing certifications; and
• Ability to provide constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, shop drawing reviews, and CADD drafting support for design projects
• General Contractor License a plus
• IDOT Construction Technician certifications:
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities and experience with IDOT's Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS) or obtain certification within 5 months
• IDOT QMTP 3-day Aggregate, PCC Level I and II, HMA Level I and II, or ability to attain within 5 months
• Experience with CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D)

Working at Hanson

Must be available to travel for out-of-town assignments, concentrated in the IL area.

Candidates must be able to work as a team member as well as independently, have the desire to learn new skills, be self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal communication skills.

This position has a variable project work schedule as this work is dependent upon construction schedules. Hours vary based on project demands including potential required overtime.

This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime. The hourly rate for this position is between $31.00 - $42.00 per hour based on experience, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

  Equal Opportunity

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