Construction Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Construction Technician 2 to work in Virginia. This position involves construction field inspection and testing of construction materials. Inspection areas include foundation inspection, concrete placement inspection, and quality control testing. Must be willing to travel and stay near projects within work area which could be in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina areas.

• Work with minimal oversight after receiving appropriate training
• Interface with clients and contractors on-site.
• Inspect foundations for adherence to specifications.
• Sample and test concrete for quality control.
• Complete forms and write inspection reports.
• Has advanced field operations skills; possesses computer skills, good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures; good organizational skills; working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.); works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work; ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs.
  
  routinely; ability to walk for lengthy
• periods.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to workin outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and rugged terrain.
  
  Exposure toactive construction sites.
• Capable of walking, hiking, or standing for extended periods during fieldandsite visits.
• Must be able to lift andcarrytools,equipment,technical samples, documents, andother materials weighing up to 40–50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and climbing may berequiredduring fieldwork and sample collection.
• Ability to safelyoperateand wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves,hearing protection,and bootsas required by site safety protocols.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handletechnicaltools, read maps and instruments,observe site conditions,and document findings accurately.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations, sometimes for extended durations.
• Comfortable working in confined spacesand/oratheights, as required by specific project sites.
• May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.

Continues to develop advanced field operations skills; possesses computer skills, good visual and hearing skills, follows procedures; good organizational skills; working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.); works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work, able to do physically demanding work;

ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs.

routinely; ability to walk for lengthy periods.

• 6+

• H.S Graduate

• Driver’s License

• Reviewing plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites.
• Conduct tests and investigations in the field or laboratory to obtain data used by engineering and technical personnel in determining physical properties of construction materials.
• Collect soil, asphalt and concrete samples, prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summary report.
• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects.
• Perform laboratory and field tests according to prescribed procedures, processes and standards.
• Use specialized…