Assistant Construction Technician 1

GAI Consultants is seeking an assistant construction technician 1 to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects in the Reading 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 1 year of construction experience with earthwork foundation inspection test boring inspection and concrete testing or a Bachelors Degree in Geology Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Nuclear Density Gauge Testing ACI Grade 1 Certification and OSHA 10hour 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 50 of the time daily; mostly within mostly within Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with infrequent to Virginia.
• Travel can be expected mostly to construction sites and on backroads.

General Characteristics

• Continues to acquire basic 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; wear shirt long pants and boots as a minimum while on the job.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1

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

• None

Management Responsibility

• May be required to direct other staff members (minimal).
• Receives close supervision on work assignments.
• Ability to take direction from a leader.

Communication Skills

• Possess basic oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff ability to function positively in a team environment.

Why GAI

At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary GAI is committed to paying marketbased salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShortTermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursements

Required Experience:

IC