Construction Technician, Quality Control Job at Kleinfelder, Inc.
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is hiring a Construction Technician, Quality Control for our Augusta, ME, Portland, ME and Manchester, NH offices.
SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5,000 FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
& IF HIRED, ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUSES FOR REFERRED EMPLOYEES
Kleinfelder is looking for a construction professional with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The selected candidate will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on every phase on the construction process (e.g. civil (site work), structural, building, earthwork, safety, etc.).
The candidate will also be required to provide on-site inspections, observations, and reporting of the erosion/sediment control methods used by the contractor during construction. Lastly, the candidate will also be able to ensure contract documents represented by civil drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractor.
Responsibilities may include:
- Daily presence on the project site.
- Coordination of construction quality assurance activities and documents with client, contractor, and jurisdictional authorities.
- Documentation of contractor manpower, progress, materials, locations, and schedule through written reports, logs, photos, video, GPS coordinates, and proprietary computer software.
- Verification of contractor's materials, installation processes, and construction activities, including environmental compliance, for adherence to contract documents.
- Tracking deviations from the contract documents, as well as verification of all corrective action.
- Inspection and testing to confirm material properties and installation.
- Participation in regular project meetings.
- Proactive communication to project team and stakeholders (as appropriate) through written reports, meetings, emails, and conversations (in-person and telephone).
- Review and maintenance of project related documents (e.g. plans, specifications, memorandums, emails, reports, submittals, requests-for-information, etc.).
- Coordination and cooperation with contractor's quality control manager.
- Other responsibilities as determined by your supervisor in support of the project objectives.
Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience:
- A minimum of five years of related construction management, engineering, or quality assurance inspection experience.
- Familiarity with pipeline construction including permits, specifications, procurement, installation, environmental concerns, and safety.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organization and multi-tasking ability.
- A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
In addition to the above required certifications and experience, hiring preference will be given to those with the following certifications or experience:
- Associates degree or higher in construction management, construction technology, related engineering field, or similar.
- Nuclear density gauge safety, handling, operation, and transporting training/certification.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 (current or expired).
- Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Inspector or Technician certification (current or expired).
Hiring for this position is contingent on securing client approval of candidate's experience and background.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through
diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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