Job Opening: Field Technician (Sault Ste. Marie)

Location:  Sault Ste. Marie

C2AE is looking for a field technician who will be responsible for performing daily construction oversight and observation services for various types of infrastructure and transportation projects. This person will work to understand the project needs in and around Sault Ste. Marie, MI and will work independently on site with both clients and the constructions firms.

C2AE is a growing organization made up of technical and creative people who love design. Our team is full-service, able to deliver the complete architecture, infrastructure, and engineering package, and specializes in the markets of education, government, and manufacturing. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who are eager to collaborate on projects to improve the built environment and the world we live in.

Why Work at C2AE?

At C2AE, we're passionate about making our communities a little brighter, cleaner, and safer, one project at a time. If you want to end each day with a sense of accomplishment---with the feeling that you've made a meaningful difference---then you're one of us. Let's create ahead.

Responsibilities

Construction Observation (90%)

• Provide on-site construction observation services for municipal infrastructure and construction projects.
• Measure quantities, read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Perform materials testing and maintain test logs.
• Transport testing equipment to and from the job site as needed.
• Prepare and maintain construction records to provide final field measured data to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor schedules and provide updates to Project Managers.
• Report issues to the Project Managers in a timely manner and work to resolve problems or conflicts with contractors involving the interpretation of plans and specification requirements.
• Function as a liaison with residents, clients, project managers and the construction team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Administrative (10%)

• Participate in team meetings, all staff meetings, and other non-billable planning sessions.
• Participate in training and development activities as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, time sheet completion, expense reports, completing correspondence, etc.

Technical Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology, preferred.
• Knowledge of statutes/codes/regulations, including program procedures, methods and practices and their application to specific situations; typically learned through certification processes, associate or bachelor's degree programs or a combination of experience and education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (including, but not limited to: MI Department of Transportation certifications, nuclear density certification, aggregate, concrete, and density testing certifications); preference given to candidates that have current certifications.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around a crowded and busy working office area, and around a crowded and busy working area, including construction sites
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Civil Engineer

Directs: N/A

Terms of Employment and Benefits:

Hourly, full-time, non-exempt, benefits.

Collaborative and professional environment.