Construction Technician - Municipal

Farnsworth Group Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Technician to join their dynamic team in Central Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Municipal Water and Wastewater projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with specifications. You will engage with clients, engineers, and project managers while conducting site visits and preparing reports. The company values work-life balance and provides a hybrid work program, making it an excellent place for professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in their communities. If you are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control on construction projects and ensure compliance.
• Monitor contractor schedules and document activities.

Skills

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Basic Survey Capabilities

Relationship Building

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Robotic Survey Equipment

GPS Survey Equipment

Job description

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 2786

# of Openings: 1

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Construction Technician in one of the below posting locations. In this role, qualified candidates will perform construction engineering services in Central Illinois. You will have an opportunity to work in the field on Municipal Water and Wastewater projects.

Posting Location(s) for this role: Bloomington, Champaign, Chicago, Lisle, Peoria, or Tinley Park, IL

Job Activities:

• Visits construction sites to provide quality control on construction projects by ensuring plans and specifications are adhered to by contractors and follow local/state regulations.
• Review plans on constructability in conjunction with the engineers and project managers.
• Perform quality control reviews of design documents, including plans and specifications, within the area of expertise.
• Attend meetings with clients and project managers to convey and/or receive information.
• Monitor contractor construction schedules to ensure projects are completed within established timelines.
• Observe testing required by contract documents to record and prepare reports.
• Prepare written materials to document activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Specific Requirements include:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology or related field desired.
• Minimum of 5 years or equivalent of related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings and specifications.
• General familiarity with IDOT specifications.
• Ability to compute basic quantities for constructed components of a project.
• Basic survey capabilities with robotic and GPS survey equipment.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Civil3D, a plus.
• Skills with documentation requirements and inspection procedures.
• This position typically has work that is performed in both an office environment and in the field on construction sites.
• Must be willing to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Some daily travel will be required.
• Work requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and other physical exertion.
• Able to develop relationships and communicate with clients.
• Able to work on several multi-discipline projects.
• Encourages and supports a safety-oriented culture.

About Farnsworth Group:

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified:

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Salary Range: $25 - $34 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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