What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technician position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit:
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.
On any given day, you’ll:
- Perform construction management/oversight of municipal infrastructure projects in the Tampa area.
- Assist in the preparation of various design reports, specifications, letters, and permit applications.
- Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road projects.
- Produce drawings and construction plans (e.g. general civil, roadway, site development, and utility design) using a CADD workstation and Civil3D.
- Maintain client and subcontractor relations while in the field.
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the project construction contract.
- Prepare plans and research design standards and code requirements and conduct field investigation of design problems.
- Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, creative, solutions.
- Analyze sketches, notes, and provide input to determine best approach to complex drawings.
Required qualifications:
- Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.
- An understanding of municipal infrastructure construction management, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and roadway construction experience.
- In-depth understanding of the construction industry.
- Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Desired skills and experiences:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology or construction management.
- Experience in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Staking/survey experience.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/
