Field Materials Inspector: Soil, Asphalt & Concrete

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability coverage

401K retirement with company match

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a field materials tester to perform complex field testing and inspection of construction materials to verify conformance with plans and specifications. The role involves soil, asphalt, and concrete testing, report writing, and site condition evaluations.

Ideal candidates hold ICC certifications or are EI with experience, plus ACI Field Technician Grade 1. Travel to job sites is required; strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ICC Certifications in soils, structural masonry, or reinforced concrete are required.
• Or an Engineering Intern (EI) with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing through routine reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written.
• Must be able to work independently and within teams to achieve goals.
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license, travel to job sites.”

Responsibilities

• Performing field materials testing of soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• Preparing detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results and observations provided.
• Performing basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and preparing reports of results.
• Evaluating site conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations.
• Communicating with clients, contractors, and engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Reading plans

Written communication

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

ICC soils/certifications

EI with 1 year experience

ACI Field Technician 1

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a field materials tester to perform complex field testing and inspection of construction materials to verify conformance with plans and specifications. The role involves soil, asphalt, and concrete testing, report writing, and site condition evaluations.

Ideal candidates hold ICC certifications or are EI with experience, plus ACI Field Technician Grade 1. Travel to job sites is required; strong communication and attention to detail are essential.