SPC Project Construction Technician 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.. is seeking to hire an experienced Project Construction Technician 1  to be part of our Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc. The Project Construction Technician is responsible for performing construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects. The right candidate will be able to work remotely, or out of GAI's Pittsburgh Office. 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 10 years of construction experience with earthwork, foundation inspection, test boring inspection and concrete testing or a Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Nuclear Density Gauge Testing, ACI Grade 1 Certification and OSHA 10-hour 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.
• 50% travel daily through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio 
• Travel can be expected mostly to construction sites and on backroads.

General Characteristics

• Begins assisting Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10 Years of Experience

Education

• H.S. Graduate

Certification/Licensure

• Driver’s License

Technical Responsibilities

• 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 Manage Tasks

Management Responsibility

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership

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.   

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