Senior Field Technician — Construction Materials Testing

Default Brand; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Professional growth

Paid time off

Company holidays

Disability coverage

401K retirement

Company cell phone

Company vehicle

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Senior Field Technician to travel to construction sites and perform soil and concrete tests, while supervising other technicians to meet project specifications.

The role requires 4+ years of field experience, valid certifications, and the ability to read plans, interpret safety rules, and work with cross-functional teams. Travel is required, and strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of relevant field experience.
• Requires thorough knowledge of testing requirements.
• Maintains ACI Level I Concrete, State DOT, WACEL, or ICC certifications in soils/concrete/masonry.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise complex field tasks at construction sites.
• Train and supervise technicians on large projects.
• Prepare detailed field reports with test results and observations.
• Evaluate site/subgrade conditions and provide recommendations.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and staff on construction issues.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Plan reading

Field report writing

Team supervision

Communication with clients

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ACI Level I Concrete Certification

State DOT / WACEL / ICC certification (Soils/Concrete/Masonry)

Technical training completed

Tools

Testing equipment familiarity

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Senior Field Technician to travel to construction sites and perform soil and concrete tests, while supervising other technicians to meet project specifications.

The role requires 4+ years of field experience, valid certifications, and the ability to read plans, interpret safety rules, and work with cross-functional teams. Travel is required, and strong attention to detail is essential.