Construction Materials Technician

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician
Job Description

Launch or grow your career with an employee-owned engineering consulting firm working on exciting infrastructure and construction projects, including highways, bridges, airports, commercial developments, solar farms, and institutional facilities. As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll perform field and laboratory testing, inspections, and observations that help ensure the quality and safety of construction projects. Whether you're an experienced materials technician or have hands-on construction experience and are eager to learn, we offer paid training, certification support, mentorship, and clear advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and steel.
• Conduct inspections and observations to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Document testing activities, results, and field observations accurately.
• Review and communicate results to project managers and project teams.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment, including nuclear density gauges.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts on a variety of projects.
• Follow all company safety policies and industry standards.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams.
• Participate in training, certification programs, and career development opportunities.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of construction, materials testing, inspection, or related field experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors and in active construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely operate testing equipment and follow safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ACI, ICC, or NICET certifications, or willingness to obtain with company support.
• Experience with concrete, soil, asphalt, aggregate, or steel testing.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with nuclear density gauges and construction inspection practices.
• Interest in career growth into Senior Technician, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager roles.

Work Environment

This is a primarily field-based position working on active construction sites and infrastructure projects. Technicians regularly work outdoors and may perform laboratory testing as needed. Travel between project sites is common, and occasional overnight or weekend work may be required with premium pay opportunities available.
As an employee-owner, you'll benefit from a strong culture of safety, training, and career growth, including paid certifications, professional development, profit sharing, and a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, tuition assistance, and bonus opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Syracuse,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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