Remote Construction Technician: Soils & Concrete Testing

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks an Associate Construction Technician to perform construction inspection on Power Generation projects.

The role includes field testing of soils and concrete, earthwork, and foundation inspection, with travel up to 100% during weekdays and occasional weekends across Ohio and Central Pennsylvania. You will review plans and specifications, interpret drawings, and document field activities.

Qualifications

• Experience to review plans and specifications for field observations.
• Ability to collect soil, asphalt, and concrete samples and prepare for testing.
• Experience documenting field activities, observations, and testing results.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites.
• Conduct tests and investigations in the field or laboratory to obtain data used by engineering and technical personnel in determining physical properties of construction materials.
• Collect soil, asphalt, and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary report.
• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects.
• Perform laboratory and field tests according to prescribed procedures, processes, and standards.
• Use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports and/or technical drawings.
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with staff, contractors, and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Office Suite

Organization

Critical thinking

Communications

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks an Associate Construction Technician to perform construction inspection on Power Generation projects.

The role includes field testing of soils and concrete, earthwork, and foundation inspection, with travel up to 100% during weekdays and occasional weekends across Ohio and Central Pennsylvania. You will review plans and specifications, interpret drawings, and document field activities.