Construction Inspector, Civil Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Project-based signing bonuses

Paid 1.5X overtime

Continuing education and training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will perform construction observation for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Responsibilities include onsite testing and coordination with contractors. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, 3 years of relevant experience, and IDs certification. The role offers hourly wages between $31.00 and $42.00 based on experience. Opportunities for project-based bonuses and continuing education are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Current driver's license required.
• Certification in IDOT documentation and materials management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with specifications.
• Perform onsite construction materials testing.
• Coordinate activities with contractors and designers.

Skills

Construction observation

Construction materials testing

CADD (MicroStation or Civil 3D)

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma/equivalent

3 years of construction observation experience

Tools

IDOT construction certifications

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to provide constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, shop drawing reviews, and CADD drafting support for design projects

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.

Culture & EEO

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.