Construction Technician

Ayres Associates; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Wisconsin seeks a Construction Technician to gain hands-on field experience on municipal infrastructure projects. You’ll join an employee-owned company that values teamwork, training, and career growth.

On a typical day you will perform construction observation, take quantity measurements, prepare pay estimates, review drawings and specifications, maintain client relations in the field, and prepare reports. A relevant degree and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or equivalent.
• Municipal infrastructure construction observation experience beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road and utility projects.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and ensure conformance with contract requirements.
• Maintain client relations while in the field.
• Prepare reports, review design standards and code requirements, and conduct field investigations.

Skills

Excel

Word

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Staking/survey

Strong communication

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Finding the right fit:

Looking to gain hands-on construction observation experience that will help you further your career? Then consider joining our team as a Construction Technician! We’re seeking a hard worker and a dynamic team player, and we’ll reward the right candidate for their efforts. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we’re dedicated to making sure our professionals have every chance to thrive. We bring together a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Keep reading if you like what you hear.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Perform construction observation of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road and utility projects.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the project construction contract.
• Maintain client relations while in the field.
• Prepare reports, review design standards and code requirements, and conduct field investigation of design problems.

Required qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or equivalent.
• Previous municipal infrastructure construction observation experience, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and roadway construction experience would be beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Experience in excel and word.
• Experience working in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Staking/survey experience.
• Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

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