Construction Technician - Municipal

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is looking for a Construction Technician to perform engineering services on Municipal Water and Wastewater projects in Central Illinois. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in quality control, experience in construction, and ability to read civil engineering plans. This role involves both office and field work, ensuring that projects are completed on time while adhering to local regulations.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years or equivalent of related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings and specifications.
• General familiarity with IDOT specifications.

Responsibilities

• Visits construction sites to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews plans on constructability with engineers and project managers.
• Prepares documentation and reports of activities.

Skills

Quality control

Construction planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Robotic and GPS survey equipment

Job description

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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 Locations for this role: Bloomington, Champaign, or Peoria, IL

Job Activities

• Visits construction sites to provide quality control on construction project by ensuring plans and specifications are being adhered to by contractors and follow local/state regulations
• Review plans on constructability in conjunction with the engineers and project managers
• Performs quality control reviews of design documents, including plans and specifications, within the area of expertise
• Attends meetings with clients and project manager to convey and/or receive information
• Monitors contractor construction schedules to ensure projects are completed within established timelines
• Observes testing required by contract documents to record and prepare reports
• Prepares 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 site
• 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
• Mentoring Program
• 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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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Design

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