Construction Services Specialist (Field Technician)

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Construction Services Specialist, where you'll engage in critical inspections and testing for diverse construction projects. This role offers the chance to work on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects while utilizing your skills in earthwork, concrete, and structural steel inspections. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact in the field. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values quality, safety, and innovation, while also offering competitive benefits and a pathway to leadership roles.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years field experience in construction inspections.
• Ability to interpret project plans and specifications.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations and testing during construction projects.
• Conduct high-level special inspections in structural areas.
• Mentor early-career staff and explore career advancement.

Skills

Earthwork inspections

Concrete sampling

Structural steel inspections

Field report writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

NICET certification

ICC certification

ACI certification

Job description

Construction Services Specialist (Field Technician)

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Field Technician

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As a Geotechnical Field Technician or Construction Services Specialist (ICC Certified) for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll be part of a highly trained and experienced team that performs observations and testing during earthwork and building construction of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. Construction materials testing services typically include soil/rock, aggregate, asphalt, steel, and concrete materials.

At CEC, our field staff hold ICC certifications and bring extensive experience as special inspectors and quality assurance personnel. We encourage anyone with the drive and aptitude to follow an established, yet customizable career pathway, leading to leadership roles within the company.

We're seeking individuals capable of performing high-level special inspections in areas such as structural steel framing, connections, fireproofing, and life safety. You will learn about our organization's culture, methodology, and commitment to excellence. You will have the opportunity to mentor early-career staff and explore career advancement.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1-3 years field experience working on construction projects performing some or all of the following inspections or testing:
• Earthwork inspections and field testing.
• Concrete sampling and field testing.
• Bearing grade inspections for foundations.
• Structural steel inspections.
• Concrete masonry unit inspections and grout testing.
• Ability to interpret project plans and specifications;
• Strong computer skills including using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat;
• Ability to write accurate and concise field reports.

Certification and Degree:

• NICET, ICC and ACI Certifications preferred;
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.