Construction Senior Technician

Great Lakes Engineering Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Engineering Group is seeking a Construction Senior Technician to support MDOT projects in the Metro-Detroit and Lansing areas. The role involves field inspection, documentation, and coordination of surveying and testing for highways, bridges, and transportation facilities using e-construction processes.

The position requires leadership of staff, strong communication with clients and contractors, and a willingness to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• MDOT experience preferred (15 years) and related education.
• Associates in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Proficient with MDOT documentation requirements (AASHTOware Project and Field Manager/FieldBook).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• MDOT construction and materials testing training/certifications are a plus (ACI MCA certifications).

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and staff leadership for project teams.
• Inspect contractor work for highways, bridges, and transportation facilities.
• Review Daily Work Reports (DWRs) for accuracy and quantities.
• Coordinate surveying and testing needs with contractors and project team.
• Prepare daily documentation and drive-through project inspections to monitor progress.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and assist with office tasks as needed.
• Support marketing tasks related to future work and industry changes.

Skills

Staff leadership

Mentorship

Effective communication

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Associates in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

MDOT construction documentation training

Construction materials testing certification

Tools

MDOT AASHTOware Project

Field Manager/FieldBook

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Position — Construction Senior Technician

Work locations: Metro-Detroit and Lansing, Michigan

Employment Type: Full-time or seasonal

Pay Range: Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications

Start Date: Immediately

Participate in a full range of duties associated with construction field inspection and project documentation for construction of highways, bridges, and transportation facilities using MDOT’s paperless construction process (e-construction). The Construction Technician will inspect the work of contractors and assist in the coordination of surveying and testing needs on infrastructure projects for MDOT, Counties, Cities, and private agencies or owners. Additionally, perform engineering technical support activities, including materials testing, inspection, and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mentorship to multiple staff
• Provide staff leadership (for over 4 employees) on project and sole point of contact for project engineer/assistant
• Be recognized as a leader by client and other consultants
• Make certain contractor operations are covered on a daily basis
• Review all Daily Work Reports (DWRs) for completeness and accuracy related to quantities and comments.
• Assist with office technician related duties.
• Coordinate upcoming job activities with the contractor to anticipate and plan for staff changes to match the workload of the inspectors. Discuss with project engineer/assistant on recommendations and contact staff if necessary.
• Provide mentorship to new hires and/or younger inspectors
• Assist with specific marketing tasks related to future work and industry changes
• Communicate effectively with the contractor, client, GLEG staff and any other member of the project stakeholders
• Willingness to work extended hours including possible night and weekends, depending on projects
• Understand plans with a minimal amount of guidance from more senior level staff
• Complete Daily Work Reports (DWRs) that documents contractor work activities. DWRs are to be submitted timely including all work being completed on the project, comments on traffic control for operation, material testing details, etc.
• Generate computations that provide support to pay items included on DWRs
• Provide guidance and examples of proper DWR composition and inspection techniques to inspectors as needed
• Monitor inspectors’ reports of “force account items” to insure complete and accurate details and that a contractor’s representative signs each day’s report
• Provide details to help prepare work orders and directions to the contractor with the Assistant Project Engineer
• Inspect the entire project with a daily “drive-through” to have a handle on progress, problems, and successes

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 15 years (MDOT experience preferred)
• Associates in a Construction Management/Civil Engineering related field
• Proficient with MDOT documentation requirements including AASHTOware Project and/or Field Manager/FieldBook software
• Proficient in the use of electronic devices including a personal laptop computer and smart phone
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Completion of various MDOT construction and/or materials testing training/certification is a plus including but not limited to: MCA/ACI Concrete Testing Level 1, Aggregate Inspection Level 1, Construction Storm Water Operator

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma & possession of valid driver’s license with good driving record