Technical Assistant

JMT; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Technical Assistant to join their Pittsburgh Construction Management Team. This role involves applying standard inspection procedures during and after construction projects, ensuring structural quality and compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will interpret plans, perform routine tests on materials, and verify dimensions of structures to meet legal requirements. This is a great opportunity to contribute to significant projects while working in a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values its professionals and their development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform routine tests on construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform tests on concrete and soils to ensure quality.
• Measure and verify dimensions of structures for accuracy.

Skills

Plan Interpretation

Construction Safety Compliance

Material Testing

Field Measurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a Technical Assistant for primarily PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike assignments. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.