Construction Technician

Snyder & Associates is seeking a motivated candidate to join our staff in either our Omaha, NE or Council Bluffs, IA office as a Construction Technician. This person will play a key role on our project team from pre-construction meetings through the construction phase; observing contractor work to ensure quality of materials and quality of site excavation work; and that related phases of construction are meeting engineering specifications and are compliant with client standards at the site. The successful candidate will have the skills and interest in monitoring construction activities at our client sites.

The Construction Technician is responsible for maintaining strong communications with contractors, project engineers, and other project stakeholders during all phases of construction. In support of the client's needs, this position functions as a crucial team member and is seen as the project manager's "eyes on the ground" representative during the construction phase.

• Prior experience in construction oversight strongly preferred.
• Education in construction and engineering technology or formal construction trades training.
• General knowledge of construction techniques, materials and processes including but not limited to excavation, concrete, trenching, road construction, and structures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and interpret design drawings.
• Must possess and effectively utilize strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively initiate communication and interaction with diverse personalities from the engineering and construction disciplines.
• Must be a self-starter with the goal being a successful client project completion.
• Critical thinking/common sense and persuasion skills are essential.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability and willingness to complete required, company provided training and obtain necessary project-specific certifications
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion, including extended days during peak construction season or as project needs require.

EOE / AA / E-Verify