Lead Senior Field Technician - Construction Observation

SRF Consulting Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Generous time-off programs

Professional development programs

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Led Senior Field Technician - Construction Inspection to join our Construction group in the Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN office.

The role focuses on quality assurance inspections and contract compliance for public infrastructure projects across the Twin Cities area. The position is full-time and requires extensive inspection experience, leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection for highway, municipal, roadway and transit projects.
• Lead inspector on large/complex transportation or transit projects or multiple smaller projects.
• Mentor junior inspection staff on assigned projects and within the region.
• Complete daily diaries and project documentation.
• Ensure contractor work conforms to plans, specs, and owner policies.
• Track project quantities for monthly payments and prepare pay estimates.
• Oversee material inspection, certification and testing.
• Provide technical guidance and sound judgement.
• Assist with minor construction contract changes and read/interpret plans.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Reading plans

Leadership

Physical stamina

Education

MnDOT Certifications: grading & base; bituminous street & concrete field

MnDOT Certification in bridge construction

Job description

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company's growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

We are currently seeking a Led Senior Field Technician - Construction Inspection to join our growing Construction group in our Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN office. This role is responsible for performing quality assurance inspections and ensuring contract compliance for various public infrastructure projects. SRF has a long tradition of partnering and contributing to construction projects of significance across the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection for highway/municipal/roadway/transit projects.
• Serve as the lead inspector on a single large and complex transportation or transit projects, or several smaller projects.
• Manage and mentor junior inspection staff on assigned projects and within the region.
• Complete daily diaries and other project documentation.
• Ensure compliance of contractors' work with plans, specifications, and policies of the owner.
• Track project quantities for monthly payments and assemble monthly pay estimates. Project quantities are to be tracked per applicable funding categories.
• Oversee materials inspection, certification, and testing to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and demonstrate sound judgement.
• Assist with preparation and documentation of minor construction contract changes.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have fifteen or more years of roadway, municipal utilities, transit, and/or bridge inspection experience, excellent communication, and record keeping skills, and the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Inspector level MnDOT Technical Certifications in grading and base, bituminous street and concrete field.
• MnDOT Technical Certification in bridge construction and other technical certifications is preferred.
• Proficient with Federal Aid and State Aid project requirements, including project close-out procedures.
• Proficient with labor compliance verification.
• Valid Driver's License, with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand / walk for long periods of time, and to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

Salary Range: $99,000 - $125,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.