Construction Technician Ii

Job Title
Construction Technician II
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering - Transportation
Job Type
Full-Time
Travel
Daily
Salary Grade
$29.71 - $42.98 ( Construction Technician II )
Job Description
SGM's is seeking a Construction Technician II to join our Glenwood Springs office! The ideal candidate has the desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado. SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.
Key Responsibilities

• Inspection and documentation of contractor's work for conformance with the construction documents, including but not limited to: daily reports, quantity tracking, memos to contractors, change orders, and civil rights compliance.
• Monitor and document contractor's work for compliance with project safety standards, including maintenance of traffic and environmental compliance.
• Review contract documents, project plans & specifications, and assist in progress reports.
• Track pay quantities for the preparation monthly contractor progress payments.
• Attend and participate in weekly project status meetings with the contractor.
• Prepare punch list.
• Monitor and document completion of punch list work.
• Perform and document final inspections.
• Prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

• Perform and document final inspections.
• Prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Job Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Familiarity of CDOT publications including the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Construction Manual, and Inspector Checklists.
• Experience providing inspection of road and/or bridge construction projects.
• CDOT road and/or bridge construction project experience is preferred.
• Solid communication skills and work ethic.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• The ability to work with limited supervision.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

Education, Experience, and other Minimum Requirements:

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDOT basic highway math, plan reading, and construction surveying certifications, or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Paving Inspector (CPI) certification.
• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification.
• Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor (TECS) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to various project sites.

SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.
At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.
SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM's success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.
As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice