What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Construction Inspection Technician 2 position at GAI Consultants, Inc.?
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Construction Technician to work from our Warrenton or Richmond, VA office. This position involves construction field inspection and testing of construction materials. Inspection areas include foundation inspection, concrete placement inspection, and quality control testing. Must be willing to travel and stay near projects within Warrenton and Richmond, VA.
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 by 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:
Safety is the foundation of our success and a core corporate value at GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI). Our policy is to comply with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies and procedures. We make every effort to provide and maintain the safest possible working conditions for all employees by identifying, assessing, and reducing the risk of our work tasks to the lowest possible level.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better in Diploma or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Preferred
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- Work with minor oversight after receiving appropriate training.
- Interface with clients and contractors on-site.
- Inspect foundations for adherence to specifications.
- Sample and test concrete for quality control.
- Complete forms and write inspection reports.
- Intermediate skills; learns basic computer 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.
- 2 Years
- HS Graduate
- 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
- None
- Can work independently or lead crews when necessary.
- Possess intermediate oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff, able to motivate others, ability to function positively in a team environment.
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 by 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
Safety is the foundation of our success and a core corporate value at GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI). Our policy is to comply with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies and procedures. We make every effort to provide and maintain the safest possible working conditions for all employees by identifying, assessing, and reducing the risk of our work tasks to the lowest possible level.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better in Diploma or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Preferred
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
