Construction Materials Technician

Construction Materials Technician (Columbus, OH)

Job Description:

Seeking a Construction Materials Technician to support various building construction projects around central Ohio. The field testing and observations of construction materials you perform each day help ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. You will see construction projects from start to end, documenting the successful placement and use of soil, concrete, rebar, asphalt, aggregate, and other building materials. Responsible for performing various tests on the material to ensure it meets project specifications. 100% of the work will be performed in the field, so must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Review plans and specs in preparation for field observations on construction sites

• Test soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and/or project specifications.

• Documenting field activities, observations, and testing results on projects

• Daily use of Metafield, and/or other field and laboratory information management system

• Calibrating field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC)

• Communicating daily with management staff, general contractors, and clients

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• Must have 2+ years experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

• ACI, ICC, NICET, or ODOT certifications strongly preferred

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and overtime as required

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.