Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician

Overview

Entry Level Construction Materials Testing Technician role  openings in the Dulles/Falls Church, VA area. No experience required; training and advancement opportunities provided through technician certification programs. Technicians must have reliable transportation to access job sites within a two-hour radius of the office location.

• Read and understand applicable construction plans and specifications
• Perform Field Observations and Materials Sampling/Testing during construction of buildings, bridges and roadways
• Perform testing on construction materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, compaction grouting, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing and paving
• Write Daily Field Reports documenting work performed by contractors and indicating compliance/non-compliance with contract documents, plans and specifications
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other design professionals
• Provide daily or milestone updates to Department Manager
• Pickup construction material samples and deliver to laboratory; deliver equipment to site technicians
• Actively participate in Kleinfelder’s Health and Safety culture

• Nuclear Density Gage Certification, ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I or equivalent local jurisdiction
• Equivalent to ACI, as required by local jurisdiction and local management team

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient with a company-provided laptop or iPad and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and over 50 pounds with handling equipment
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as necessary (e.g., ultrasonic NDT machine, concrete cylinder press)
• Ability to maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder on uneven surfaces
• Ability to work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with required safety protection

• Construction-related training or technical training desirable
• ACI or ICC certification desired

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays. We are committed to investing in professional development and supporting career growth through reimbursements for continuing education, trainings and certifications, and internal mentoring programs.