Construction Technician 1

GAI Consultants is seeking a Construction Technician 1 to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects in the Collegeville PA area. The candidate will be responsible for interpreting specifications and construction drawings evaluating site conditions based on soil and rock samples monitoring and reporting on construction activities and performing field testing of soils and concrete. The successful candidate will be expected to provide documentation of construction progress through daily reports status reports and other forms of data reporting.

Job Duties:

• The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of construction experience with earthwork foundation inspection test boring inspection and concrete testing.
• Experience with Nuclear Density Gauge Testing ACI Grade 1 Certification and OSHA 10-hour Training is desired.
• Responsibilities include interpreting specifications and construction drawings evaluating site conditions based on soil and rock samples monitoring and reporting on construction activities and performing field testing of soils and concrete.
• Travel can be expected up to 100% of the time daily; mostly within Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with infrequent to Virginia.
• Travel can be expected mostly to construction sites and on backroads.

General Characteristics

Begins 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.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5

Education

• H.S Graduate

Certification/Licensure

• Drivers License

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

• Begins to lead tasks

Management Responsibility

• Can work independently or lead crews when necessary.

Communication Skills

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff communicates effectively with clients field representatives able to motivate others ability to function positively in a team environment able to keep teams working harmoniously.

Why GAI

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work grow your career and make a real impact in communities nationwide. Youll join a collaborative multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering planning and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation infrastructure power and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues youll help move projects from vision through construction creating solutions that keep people moving power essential systems and support responsible development.

At GAI youll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity respect and shared success with the flexibility resources and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits wellness programs and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S. GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams supported by the stability resources and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include: ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holidayuse it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave

Growth Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Required Experience:

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