Field Lead Technician — Owner-From-Day-One Opportunity

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Construction Technician III to lead field inspections, materials testing, and documentation.

You will supervise junior technicians, coordinate with Project Managers to ensure contractor compliance with specs and contracts, and manage field activities across the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes on-site coordination, accurate record-keeping, and timely communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus five years of building construction experience.
• Technical school graduate with at least three years of building construction experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and auto insurance.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification and testing certifications (concrete, asphalt, soils).

Responsibilities

• Lead field inspection, materials testing, and documentation; supervise Construction Technician I/II.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to verify contractor compliance with specs and contracts.
• Manage tasks to meet project goals and review payments/invoices for signoffs.
• Maintain daily logs/field books documenting progress, visitors, issues, and resolutions.
• Direct the work of junior technicians and provide training and guidance in the field.
• Attend or conduct progress meetings to discuss status and resolve issues.
• Inspect roadway materials and confirm conformance to owner specs; test concrete, asphalt, soils.
• Draft change orders and project newsletters; plan acceptance testing with supervisors.

Skills

Field inspection

Documentation

Project coordination

Training others

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Construction Technician III to lead field inspections, materials testing, and documentation.

You will supervise junior technicians, coordinate with Project Managers to ensure contractor compliance with specs and contracts, and manage field activities across the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes on-site coordination, accurate record-keeping, and timely communication.