Construction Technician

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in communities across South Dakota? Join Banner Associates’ award-winning workplace as a Construction Technician. Helping communities in the Aberdeen area thrive and grow is what we do every day. We are looking for a Construction Technician to support a variety of projects and provide on-site construction monitoring.

This position is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and involves field work on projects primarily in the Aberdeen area. Travel to project sites in the surrounding region will be required, with occasional overnight stays depending on project needs.

• Conduct and document observations of construction progress as it progresses
• Perform civil engineering calculations; prepare engineering plans, designs, and reports
• Conduct or coordinate field materials sampling and testing
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with other field representatives and/or Project Managers
• Serve as a liaison with clients, government and regulatory authorities, and contractors
• Prioritize overall project management and ensure successful project delivery
• Possibility for long-term assignments

• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Exhibits professionalism with clients
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• 2-year or 4-year degrees in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar disciplines
• Industry certifications
• Understanding of Project Management principles
• Ability to interpret construction schedules

Banner isn’t the average engineering firm. Prairie Business Magazine has named us one of the top 50 best places to work six years in a row, and we aren’t slowing down. Our culture is people-focused, which means we make sure everyone has the tools and skills they need to keep improving and innovating. We thrive on open communication, collaboration, and creativity, and we need someone great to join the team.

We offer a great work environment, competitive pay, excellent benefits, a company-matched retirement plan, performance bonuses, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development. Employees also have opportunities for paid volunteer time in the communities we serve.

Banner Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform essential job functions.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact:

Shawna Witt
Director of Human Resources