Senior Field Technician – Construction Observation

SRF Consulting Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Certifications paid

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. seeks an experienced highway/municipal inspection professional for Minneapolis-area transportation projects.

You will serve as lead inspector on mid-complexity transportation or transit projects, supervise junior staff, and ensure daily diaries and documentation are accurate. Ideal candidates have eight+ years of roadway and bridge inspection experience, MnDOT certifications, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of roadway/municipal utilities/transit/bridge inspection experience.
• MnDOT Technical Certification in grading and base, bituminous street and concrete field.
• Familiarity with Federal Aid and State Aid project requirements.
• MnDOT Technical Certification in bridge construction preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection for highway/municipal/roadway/transit projects.
• Lead inspector on transportation or transit projects of moderate complexity; mentor junior staff.
• Complete daily diaries and project documentation.
• Ensure contractors’ work complies with plans, specs, and owner policies.
• Track project quantities for monthly payments and estimates.
• Oversee materials inspection, certification, and testing; read plans and specs.

Skills

Roadway inspection

Documentation

Communication

Field work

Education

MnDOT bridge/bituminous/base certification

MnDOT grading certification

Concrete field certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection for highway/municipal/roadway/transit projects.
• Serve as the lead inspector on transportation or transit projects of moderate complexity, and manage and mentor junior inspection staff on assigned projects.
• 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.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have eight 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.
• Familiarity with Federal Aid and State Aid project requirements, including project close-out procedures.
• MnDOT Technical Certification in bridge construction and other technical certifications is preferred.
• 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: $85,000 - $100,000

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 / affirm

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.