[Hiring] Associate Construction Technician @GAI Consultants, Inc.

Role Description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Associate Construction Technician to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects. The right candidate will be able to work remotely with travel in Ohio & throughout Central Pennsylvania. The candidate will be responsible for gaining construction experience in:

• Earthwork
• Foundation inspection
• Test boring inspection and concrete testing
• Interpreting specifications and construction drawings
• Performing field testing of soils and concrete

Qualifications

• 0+ Years of Experience
• H.S Graduate

Requirements

• Begins to acquire basic skills; follows procedures
• Good visual and hearing skills
• Good organizational skills
• Works in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.)
• Works with safety in mind
• Must be flexible with work hours
• Willingness to travel up to 100% during weekdays 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
• Wear appropriate clothing and PPE while on the job

Technical Responsibilities

• 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 equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports and/or technical drawings
• Communication of field and laboratory testing results with staff, contractors, and clients

Project and Task Management

• None

Management, Supervision, and Guidance

• Receives close supervision on work assignments
• Ability to take direction from a leader

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

• Possess basic oral and written communication skills
• Interacts well with other staff
• Ability to function positively in a team environment

Required Skills

• Intermediate Level:
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • MS Office Suite
  • Organization
  • Critical thinking
• Advanced Level:
  • Communications
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation

Required Behaviors

• Innovative
• Team Player
• Enthusiastic
• Detail Oriented

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company-paid Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays and one Floating Holiday
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement