Senior Lead Construction Technician (Power Generation)

Description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Lead Construction Technician to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects out of GAI's Warrenton, VA or Richmond, VA offices.

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 3 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.
• Travel can be expected up to 50% of the time daily; mostly within Virginia, but possibly / infrequently North Carolina and West Virginia
• Travel can be expected mostly to construction sites and on backroads.

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.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints.

We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (preferred)

Bachelors of Geology (preferred)

Experience

3 years : Construction experience with earthwork, foundation inspection, test boring inspection and concrete testing. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Nuclear Gauge Safety Cert (preferred)

OSHA 10-Hour Construction (preferred)

Driver's License (required)

ACI Concrete Fld Test-G1 (preferred)

Skills

• Computer (preferred)
• Leadership (preferred)
• Problem Solving (preferred)
• Teamwork (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)