Senior Construction Materials Inspector

3 days ago


Olathe, Kansas, United States Terracon Full time
Job Description

Are you a skilled construction materials testing professional looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy traveling and working on various high-profile projects? We have an exciting opportunity for a Traveling Senior Construction Materials Technician to join our team at Terracon.

About the Role

This position involves 100% travel to work on multiple projects across the country, including transportation, commercial buildings, wind farms, and more. As a Traveling Senior Construction Materials Technician, you will perform various observations and tests on construction materials, communicate with project managers and stakeholders, and provide clear documentation of findings and results.

Responsibilities
  • Travel to and from projects as assigned
  • Perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed
  • Provide clear documentation of findings and results
  • Communicate information to project managers and other personnel
  • Train lower-level technicians
  • Direct and supervise activities of other engineering technicians
  • Interact with clients and site personnel on behalf of the project manager
  • Assist project manager in development of scope for testing and inspection services
  • Maintain equipment operation and calibration
  • Plan, schedule, and dispatch technicians to project sites
  • Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with project, department, and office managers
  • Track projects and contractor site data into the Construction Materials and Laboratory Management System (CMELMS)
  • Communicate with clients to provide up-to-date information on project status
  • Follow safety rules and practices and report any safety issues or concerns to management
Requirements
  • 100% travel required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent in training and related experience
  • Experience with laptop computer use and Microsoft Word and Excel
  • ACI certification in one or more of the following areas: Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing Technician, Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT Level II
  • Relevant certification for the services or project requirements
  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications in one or more of the following areas: NICET Level III certification in Construction Materials Testing, ICC certification, American Welding Society (AWS) Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employee-owners focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. We offer a competitive salary range of $32.75 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and professional development. If you are a motivated and experienced construction materials testing professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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