Construction Materials Testing Technician III

Construction Materials and Testing Technician III

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Materials and Testing Technician III to join our Charlotte, NC office. The role involves inspecting and testing construction materials on high-profile projects across North Carolina, with occasional travel to the Charlotte‑Metro area.

• Perform field observations and material sampling/testing during construction of buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Test construction materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and paving.
• Write daily field reports documenting contractor work and compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, and grout for strength verification.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Department Manager via phone calls.
• Pickup material samples and deliver to laboratory or equipment to site technicians.

• 3+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for operation of nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification.
• NCDOT testing/inspection certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficient with company‑provided laptop or tablet and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, accurate detailed reports and maintaining work‑activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• NCDOT testing/inspection certifications (preferred).
• ICC Special Inspector Certifications (Reinforced Concrete, Pre‑stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting).
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – American Welding Society (AWS).

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively; lift over 50 pounds using handling equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as ultrasonic non‑destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.
• NAVIGATE construction obstacles on foot and ladder; traverse rough ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outdoors in variable weather at field sites and in labs with required safety protection.

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• HSA & FSA.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)