Technical Assistant

JMT; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Technical Assistant to join their Pittsburgh Construction Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying standard inspection procedures during construction activities to ensure structural quality and safety compliance. You will review plans, perform routine tests on materials, and verify dimensions to uphold legal requirements and safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant public infrastructure projects while working in a collaborative environment that values employee ownership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing construction plans and ensuring safety compliance.
• Ability to perform routine tests on construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Perform tests on materials and measure dimensions for accuracy.
• Maintain records and make field notes during inspections.

Skills

Plan Interpretation

Construction Safety Compliance

Material Testing (Concrete, Soils)

Measurement and Verification

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.