Construction Materials Testing Technician

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician for our Mobile, AL office. This role focuses on field observations, sampling, testing, and reporting to support earthwork, foundations, and compliance with specifications.

Applicants should have 5+ years in construction materials testing, a High School Diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to job sites and coordination with design teams are expected components of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction materials testing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform site observations of earthwork and foundation construction.
• Collect samples and perform tests to monitor compliance with specs.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinate with project managers on-site.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Site observations

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ACI field concrete testing

ICC Special Inspection Certifications

Radiation safety certification

Job description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Technician for our Mobile, AL office. This is an opportunity to utilize experience within the engineering industry.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Include

• Technicians will perform site observations of earthwork, utility backfill, excavations, foundation construction in addition to construction material testing and special inspections
• Technicians will collect samples and perform tests to monitor compliance with construction specifications.
• Daily tasks include traveling to job sites using company vehicles and interacting with Design Team, Building Officials, Contractors and Clients
• Complete technical reports
• Coordinate with Project Managers providing constant communication when on site

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• High School Diploma or an equivalent education
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Clear Driving Record

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• ACI field concrete testing
• Radiation safety certification
• Construction Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• ICC Special Inspection Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s largest multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.