Technical Lead, Construction, Civil Engineering

Location: Grand Junction, CO (Onsite Work)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: N/A
Position Overview:

Trade Wind Services is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and construction leadership for a multi-phase commercial facility renovation and construction program. This role will support design reviews, constructability assessments, quality control planning, and full-time onsite construction oversight from project initiation through completion.

The Technical Lead will serve as the primary field representative during construction activities and will be responsible for ensuring that all work complies with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

• Develop and implement project‑specific QC processes, inspections, and maintain detailed documentation for compliance, including deficiency log.
• Perform on‑site inspections before, during, and after construction and note any issues or concerns for the client. Any discrepancies will be reported to the client immediately (verbally and in writing).
• Identify potential non‑compliance issues or concerns, recommend potential corrective actions to the client, and manage the deficiency log.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly quality reports for the client, liaise with owners, engineers, and USACE as requested.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety regulations, such as OSHA, and environmental standards. Any non‑compliance to be immediately reported to the client.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience with a proven record of quality control, inspections, or project management.
• Expertise in commercial type construction with minimum of 10 years of general contractor experience as a superintendent or project manager with knowledge in all aspects of civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, architectural, etc.
• Knowledge of International Building Codes, NFPA, NEC, ISO and others.
• OSHA 30 certificate.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding specifications, and using management soft
• Competencies:
  
  Strong leadership, analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities
• Certified Construction Quality Manager
• Supervisor experience on commercial building construction projects.
• Experience related to federal or DOE Facilities
• Knowledge of DOE orders and/or guides.

• Requirement of a Fit for Duty physical as defined under 10cfr
  85.
• Will work to Contractors JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
• Will be subject to associated required training (At a minimum this can include: (Heat/Cold Stress, Fire Extinguisher, Hearing Protection) other if required.
• Will need to be CPR/1st Aid Certified and the certification remain current through work duration (A copy Will need to be provided and meet at a minimum AHA (American Heart Assoc. requirements).

Expected Salary Range: $155k – $195k / year (depending on experience)

Trade Wind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance