Technical Assistant

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm as a Technical Assistant in Construction Management. In this role, you will be involved in essential inspections and quality control for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and construction standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant projects with a focus on professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible work schedules, comprehensive health insurance, and a robust retirement plan. This is an exciting chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

Paid Travel Expenses

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, experience may substitute.
• Client requested certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Perform tests on materials and verify structural dimensions.
• Maintain records and make field notes.

Skills

Inspection Procedures

Concrete Testing

Safety Regulations Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Mercer, PA

ID: 22354

Full-Time/Regular

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.

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).

Preferred Experience

• Client requested certifications.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.