OSP Construction Technician (100 Travel Required)

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company we promise to always be responsive transparent and focused on results for our people our clients and our company.

Were a people-centric firm so its no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This in turn creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson provides construction management administration and observation services for both public and private projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection project documentation submittal review design support shop drawing review payment application review payroll review and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients specific project requirements.

In this role you will assist engineers and construction managers with observation inspection and documentation throughout all phases of OSP construction. You will provide expert oversight of construction crews to ensure contractors are placing fiber and related infrastructure according to customer requirements and engineering plans. Responsibilities include acting as the on-site representative during various stages of construction verifying quality standards and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Additional duties involve monitoring special inspections and materials testing managing RFIs and submittals attending project meetings and confirming that all quality documentation meets the owners requirements. This position requires the ability to work in diverse terrain and weather conditions and will involve 100% travel to job sites.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the quality assurance program at the project site.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications at various stages of a project.
• Initiates actions needed to keep construction progress on schedule.
• Solves on-site problems and situations regarding construction of the project and design modifications.
• Works in all types of terrain and weather conditions on project sites in various stages of construction.
• Identifies and avoids potential hazards for workers and the public in and around project sites.

This position includes:

• The use of a company truck for transportation to and from job sites.
• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided.
• Prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program.
• Company issued laptop.
• Cell phone reimbursement options.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Five (5) or more years experience performing construction inspection specifically with Fiber/OSP.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings specifications and codes.
• Valid drivers license and a good driving history.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Bisci certification(s) preferred but not required.
• Associates degree in a construction related field preferred but not required.

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Olsson specializes in engineering and design client advisory services planning field services and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age military status or other protected status.

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