Description:
In this position, the Field Technician will perform field tests, assist Project Engineers and Project
Managers with building and materials investigations and assessments, document observed
conditions during construction, prepare testing reports and construction monitoring related to the
repair of existing buildings for a wide variety of project and clients.
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Perform field testing, inspections, investigations, condition assessments, and material
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evaluations (concrete, steel, etc.).
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Research and understand various building systems and perform field assessments of
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existing buildings and structures.
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Prepare inspection and field observation reports. Assist Project Engineers and/or
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Managers with proposals.
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Read and understand construction drawings and participate in construction observation
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and construction administration as requested by project leader.
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Identify and appropriately document field issues, distress conditions, and/or non-conforming
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work. Documentation will include field sketches, notes, and photographs.
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Communicate field issues effectively with Project Engineer and/or Managers.
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Manage equipment and coordinate between the various office locations and service lines.
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Assist the project leader in the development of drawings, specifications, and sections for
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project layouts and contract documents.
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Must be able to travel to job sites throughout NC and SC, frequently, including overnight periodically.
Requirements:
Must have a strong work ethic and basic knowledge of construction practices, terminology,
tools, and materials. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Able to effectively present information and respond to general questions from management, colleagues, and clients. Previous experience working in construction, building envelope, roofing and/or testing preferred. For this position you must have one of more of the following:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with two to four years of construction related experience and/or training.
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Two-year technical degree with one-year of construction related experience.
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Equivalent combination of education and construction related experience.
Certifications and Licenses
Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to complete required OSHA training.
Willingness to pursue relevant certifications through ACI, ICRI and/or IIBEC.
Computer and Software Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook) and the Internet. Basic knowledge and familiarity in construction document
delivery software, such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam are a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While working on a job site, continuously required to lift and/or move up to twenty pounds.
Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders; bend, stoop,
kneel, crouch, crawl; lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Must be physically capable of working
on a construction site, on scaffolds, at heights and in tight spaces with the aptitude to assemble
and operate testing equipment.
While performing office related duties, will be sitting frequently and must be able to work on a
computer.