Construction Quality Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company is hiring a Construction Quality Field Technician for its expanding Water Business Line in Lexington, KY. This full-time role involves on-site safety representation, conducting tests, and ensuring quality assurance in construction projects. Ideal candidates will have significant field experience and relevant certifications, with a strong safety and teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience preferred.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection.
• Experience with laboratory and field construction activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Stantec's on-site site safety representative.
• Oversee and/or perform required testing and maintain documentation.
• Conduct Construction Quality Assurance of installed geosynthetic materials.

Skills

Safety first attitude

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in related field

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Stantec is positioned to provide engineering and/or construction support services (primarily quality assurance) for multiple power clients with Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) facilities. These facilities may include the construction of new landfills or expansions, construction of impoundments, and the closure of existing landfills and/or impoundments. Closure projects may consist of closure-in-place or closure-by-removal.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Construction Support Services (CSS) Program is growing, with project needs in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia areas for multiple top tier clients. Stantec’s CSS services will be performed by a Project Team responsible for monitoring construction activities to verify that the constructed condition meets the design intent. A team of multi-discipline engineers and other professionals will provide office support to the Project Team, as required. Stantec is seeking full-time Construction Quality Field Technicians with our Water Business Line. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic professional who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Stantec’s on-site site safety representative, with ability to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others by participating in daily safety briefings, observations, and walkdowns prior to executing the work or when conditions change.

• Interact routinely, effectively, and professionally with Client and contractor representatives and the Stantec office team.

• Oversee and/or perform required testing (soil, concrete, asphalt, etc.) and maintain required documentation in accordance with the approved quality management and design documents.

• Operate computerized and digital testing equipment.

• Conduct Construction Quality Assurance of installed geosynthetic materials (flexible membrane liners, geosynthetic clay liners, geotextiles, geocomposites, geogrids, etc.).

• Data collection and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation.

• Maintain detailed documentation (daily/weekly reports, test results, RFIs, submittals, non-conformance reports, etc.) for inclusion in required certification reports and record drawings.

• Attend daily/weekly project field meetings, assist with developing responses to RFIs, review contractor submittals versus materials to be installed on-site, and monitor, assess, and document contractor activities.

• Assist with development and completion of various construction progress/certification reports and record drawings.

• This position will require primarily fieldwork and does require the ability to travel extensively in the region with overnight stays.

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection, including client-specific training (as required).

• Experience with laboratory and field construction activities is a plus.

• Interested candidates should have (or have the ability to obtain) certifications related to the position (ACI Level 1 Field Concrete Technician, nuclear density gauge, NICET, Geosynthetics Certification Institute’s Inspector Certification Program, etc.).

• Previous construction experience with relevant experience in the following general areas is preferred, but is not a prerequisite: o Working on or around CCR facilities o Heavy earthwork and associated conformance testing (including field and laboratory testing) o Cast-in-place concrete o Pre-cast concrete structures o Geosynthetic liner systems o Fusion welded HDPE pipe and concrete structure installation for storm and leachate systems o Pump stations and force mains o Asphalt and concrete pavement o Potable water systems o Gravity pipe systems (storm sewers, sanitary sewers, etc.) o Electrical distribution network installation

• Ability to use detailed plans for construction, technical specifications, quality management plans, and other project documents.

• Construction observation and inspection experience.

• Familiarity with materials testing requirements and construction tolerances.

• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

• A pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

• Client specific background checks and drug screening may also be required.

• Proficient with desktop office software applications (word processor, spreadsheets, etc.).

• Working knowledge of codes and design requirements is a plus.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work weekends as required. Personal attributes include:

• Safety first attitude.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated – ability to work and accomplish tasks with minimal direction.

• Willingness to learn on the job.

• Positive attitude.

• Ability to work with a team on large complex projects.

• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.

• Effective time management skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor of Science in related field is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years related experience preferred.

This position is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #INDWATER

Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington

Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 02:06:13

Req ID: REQ2500015W