Traveling Construction Materials Technician

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Construction Materials Technician for a traveling, full-time role on large commercial and industrial projects nationwide. You will perform inspections and testing in the field, verify conformance to plans, and lead teams on-site.

Travel will be extensive across the country; the position requires flexibility, initiative, and strong communication with engineers, PMs, GC's, and subcontractors. Remote field work and long assignments are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials inspection and testing.
• Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I, ICC Soils Special Inspector, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector.
• Concrete, asphalt, and soil testing expertise.
• Proficiency with nuclear gauge and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field.
• Verify materials' conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Lead and be a part of a team on large commercial and industrial projects.
• Travel extensively to various project sites across the country.
• Work overtime and adapt to long-term out-of-town assignments.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors on site.

Skills

Construction materials inspection

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

ICC Soils Inspector

ICC Reinforced Concrete Inspector

ICC Structural Masonry Inspector

Concrete testing

Nuclear gauge operation

Tools

Nuclear gauge

Job description

Job Title: Traveling Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Construction Materials Technician to join our dynamic team. This is a traveling position that involves working on large commercial and industrial projects across our geographic footprint. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, flexible, and enjoy being part of, and leading, a team. The ideal candidate will have strong initiative and self-motivation, and be capable of performing routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field.
• Verify materials' conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Lead and be a part of a team on large commercial and industrial projects.
• Travel extensively to various project sites across the country.
• Work overtime and adapt to long-term out-of-town assignments.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors on site.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction materials inspection and testing.
• Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I, ICC Soils Special Inspector, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector.
• Concrete, asphalt, and soil testing expertise.
• Proficiency with nuclear gauge and radiation safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ACI Concrete Strength I certification.
• ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector certification.

Work Environment

This position involves working full-time in the field on large construction sites nationwide. You will interact with engineers, project managers, and field personnel from owners to general contractors and subcontractors on site. The role requires comfort in communicating with various teams and individuals on site. Travel is required for the project's duration, with arrangements for returning home on long weekends. The work environment includes exposure to diverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and sun.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.