Technical Assistant

Lensa; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa, in collaboration with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc., seeks a Technical Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA. This entry-level position involves inspection and compliance checks during construction activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. JMT offers a supportive environment and competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, may be substituted for experience.
• Strong computer proficiency is essential.
• Active driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Perform routine tests on construction materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify levels of structures.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc., is seeking professionals in Pittsburgh, PA. Apply via Lensa today!

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 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. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs 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 to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations
  
  

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• 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
• Construction inspection experience
  
  

Benefits

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)
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)
  
  

Working Conditions

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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