Senior Project Construction Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc. is looking for a transportation Senior Project Construction Technician with a WV Transportation Engineering Technician (TRET) level 3 or 4 to serve as inspectors to support highway/bridge projects throughout West Virginia. This position will primarily support WVDOH District 4 in Harrison County. The successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

The Specific Duties of this position include:

• Verification that the contractor's work being performed is by plans and contractual specifications.
• Perform calculations for contractor payment.
• Ability to read construction plans and documents. 
• Good communication skills.
• Write daily technical reports

Requirements/Experience: 

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 essential functions.

• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects such as testing equipment and materials samples.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate steps, stairs, and ladders.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments and use required Personal Protective Equipment. The environment will include dust, noise, tripping, and overhead hazards.

General Characteristics:

• Assists Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project; recognized as having advanced knowledge within a specialized technical area, well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 16

Education: 

• H.S Graduate

Certifications and Licensure: 

• Diver's License

Technical Responsabilites: 

• Responsibilities involve performing and overseeing field monitoring on various multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale, scope, and/or complexity, including placement of concrete, earthwork, roadway paving, buildings, structures, foundations, and building materials.
• Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations.

Project and Task Management: 

• Can Manager Tasks

Management, Supervision, and Guidance:

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leaders and teams.  

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership:

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
• Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.

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 that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.  

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays  
• 401k company match  
• Tuition Reimbursement