Construction Inspector | Materials Testing Technician

Construction Inspectors | Material Testing Technicians

We are looking for all experience levels of Construction Inspectors | Material Testing Technicians who will play a key role in our Building Construction Management/Quality Assurance division. Ongoing mentoring and training will be provided, and opportunities for increasing responsibility are available.

• Project sites are typically within a 2‑hour radius of Columbus.
• Columbus is the center point of the project range/territory.
• A company truck can be provided or you can use your personal vehicle and receive a reimbursement.
• The typical schedule is Monday‑Friday – day shift primarily (7am‑5pm).
• If bad weather affects the timeline, some Saturdays may be needed to meet our client’s project schedules.
• Night time work may occur occasionally, but we strive to give as much advance notice as possible so you can plan accordingly.

• Performs construction inspector/materials testing services primarily involving concrete testing, rebar inspection, and other building materials for vertical construction projects (buildings) for municipal and private sector clients.
• Responsible for testing, inspecting, and reporting on specific aspects of construction works in progress, such as concrete pours, rebar placement, and soil placement.
• May be responsible for inspection and sampling of construction materials.
• Performs computations with formulas, plots data, and draws simple curves and graphs.
• Assists engineers in the field during soil and materials investigations.
• Ensures that job‑site tests/observations—including quality control, quality assurance, and verifications—are performed in accordance with standard test/observation methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
• May perform lab testing and observation of soils, concrete, and asphalt.
• Performs inspections for construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for vertical construction work (buildings/facilities).
• Prepares and maintains project records and reports.
• Notifies the Contractor or the Project Engineer of non‑conforming work.

• Knowledge of engineering, construction, testing, and inspection principles is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of materials and lab testing—standard testing and observation methods—is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction or engineering services is a strong plus.
• Ability to perform quality control initiatives.
• Ability to perform testing and lab reporting.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform engineering and construction field‑testing.
• Ability to work in external environmental conditions during difficult weather.
• Ability to work and provide status updates independently.

• High School, Technical School, or Community College graduate.
• Preferred:
  Associate Degree with 2 years of additional related work experience or Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in related field.

• ACI Grade I Concrete Testing Technician (preferred but not required)

• Primary work location is in the field and will require the candidate to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award‑winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401(k) plan.

CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.