Technical Assistant

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Technical Assistant for PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects in Pittsburgh, PA. The role applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction for structural quality and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; strong computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform field measurements and tests. Immigration sponsorship is not available except TN visa eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform field measurements and tests.
• Must pass JMT's motor vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and site layouts for compliance with requirements.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify elevations, alignments and grades.
• Gathers and maintains record documents and field notes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Driver's license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

All Locations

Pittsburgh, PA

Tracking Code

26491

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 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. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for 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

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

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.