Senior Construction Technician - Lansing Area

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse team of 650+ professionals work collaboratively across multiple service areas, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering, to create better places for people.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You’ll Contribute to OHM Advisors

The Senior Construction Technician is responsible for mentoring and the technical oversight of junior and mid-level staff. In addition, providing quality control on construction projects by ensuring plans and specifications are being adhered to; and ensuring the efficient use of company resources. The Senior Construction Technician will also assist Managers, PMs, and technical staff with tasks as directed by their Manager. Lead construction inspection solutions for a variety of projects.

Your Responsibilities 

• Coordinate daily with owner and contractor on a construction project
• Review daily construction field reports
• Interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects
• Determine if encountered field conditions require a change to the construction contract
• Experience in implementing RFI's submittals and shop drawings into real-world construction projects
• Perform a wide variety of materials testing, including concrete, aggregates, and density testing both in the field and lab settings
• Track and record as-built information for incorporation into project record drawings
• Communicate with the project team throughout the process.
• Demonstrate strong project organization skills

Your Team

As a trusted member of OHM Advisors’ Field Services Group, you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined gifts and talents to advance the communities we serve continually.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of an associate’s degree from a construction technology program or a minimum of 10 years of industry experience. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related fields preferred
• A Construction Technology or Construction Management Degree a plus.
• Licensed Engineer preferred
• 10 Years of experience as a Construction Technician
• 3-10 years of experience with local agency programs and MDOT inspection experience
• Experience in implementing RFI's submittals and shop drawings into real-world construction projects
• Experience in tracking and recording as-built information for incorporation into project record drawings
• Strong Financial Management Skills - Planning, management and/or awareness of project budgets, schedules, utilization, billing, and A/R
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and a background check
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Computer literacy Knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel)

Growth at OHM Advisors 

Our staff is our greatest asset. We continuously strive to provide tools, mentorship, and resources to help you win at work and life. Read about some of our self-designed career advancement and enrichment programs, like OHM Wellness, OHM Grad School, and OHM University, on our website.  

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.