Senior Field Technician - Structural Inspection Lead

Construction Material Testing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Technician to lead pours, anchor field testing, and own the quality of the record on major projects where accuracy matters most, with early starts and long days.

You will mentor junior technicians, interface with engineers and building officials, and coordinate with superintendents while supporting multi-state deployments. Travel is defined by project scope and certifications earned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CMT or special inspection experience.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete or Soils, NICET Level II+ or ACI field certifications.
• Willing to travel for defined project programs.
• Comfortable owning the testing record on major placements.

Responsibilities

• Lead fresh-concrete testing and special inspection on structural work.
• Document inspections per project IBC special inspection programs.
• Mentor and check junior field technicians; coordinate daily with superintendents, engineers, and officials.
• Support multi-state industrial deployments on a project basis.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Field testing

Documentation

Communication with engineers

Education

NICET Level II or higher (Soils/RC)

ACI field certifications

ICC Reinforced Concrete Certification

ICC Soils Certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Technician to lead pours, anchor field testing, and own the quality of the record on major projects where accuracy matters most, with early starts and long days.

You will mentor junior technicians, interface with engineers and building officials, and coordinate with superintendents while supporting multi-state deployments. Travel is defined by project scope and certifications earned.