Job Title: Traveling Construction Materials Technician (Lead)Job Description
This traveling lead Construction Materials Technician role focuses on performing routine to complex field inspection and testing of construction materials on large commercial, industrial, and data center projects across a wide geographic area. The position suits a dependable, flexible professional who enjoys being part of and leading a team, takes strong initiative, and is self-motivated. The technician verifies that construction materials and workmanship conform to project plans and specifications while collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, and field personnel.
Responsibilities
Perform routine to complex field inspection and testing of construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, soils, and masonry, to verify conformance with construction plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Serve as a lead technician on large commercial, industrial, and data center projects, providing field leadership, coordination, and support to other technicians as needed.
Travel to and work on large construction sites across the country for the full duration of assigned projects, often for extended periods away from home.
Conduct field tests using appropriate methods and equipment, including nuclear gauges, to evaluate material properties and document results accurately.
Interpret test results and compare them to project specifications and standards, promptly communicating any nonconformances to project stakeholders.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, owners' representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors on site.
Follow established safety protocols, including nuclear gauge and radiation safety procedures, while working on active construction sites and around heavy equipment.
Maintain detailed and accurate field records, test reports, and documentation for all inspections and material tests performed.
Support training and mentorship of other technicians by sharing field knowledge and best practices on existing and new project sites.
Adapt to changing project needs, schedules, and locations, including working overtime and adjusting to varying site conditions and timelines.
Participate in project startup activities, including mobilization to new sites and integration into existing project teams.
Uphold high standards of professionalism, reliability, and quality control while representing the organization at client job sites.
Essential Skills
Experience performing field inspection and testing of construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, soils, and masonry, on commercial or industrial projects.
Demonstrated ability to verify conformance of construction materials and workmanship to project plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Proven dependability, flexibility, and comfort working in a traveling role on long-term projects across multiple locations.
Strong initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and as a lead member of a field team.
Effective communication skills for interacting with engineers, project managers, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors on site.
Comfort working outside in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and sun, on active construction sites.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and remain on site for the duration of long-term projects.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I certification.
ACI Concrete Strength I qualification.
ICC Soils Special Inspector certification.
ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification.
ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector certification.
ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector certification.
Experience using nuclear gauges for soil and materials testing.
Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety training or qualification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience working on large data center projects or large-scale commercial and industrial developments.
Experience leading or mentoring other field technicians on complex construction projects.
Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance processes for construction materials testing.
Comfort adapting to different project teams, site cultures, and communication styles across multiple regions.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tests, documentation requirements, and daily field tasks.
Interest in long-term project assignments with the potential to extend into subsequent project phases.
Work Environment
This role is field-based and involves working full time on large, active construction sites across the country, with a primary focus on major data center and large commercial projects. The position requires extensive travel for the duration of each project, often involving long-term stays out of town, with opportunities to coordinate occasional long weekends at home when project schedules allow. The technician works closely with engineers, project managers, owners' representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors, and must be comfortable communicating with a wide range of field personnel. The environment includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and sun, and requires navigating busy job sites with heavy equipment and ongoing construction activities. The role typically involves overtime, and technicians receive per diem while traveling on projects. Individuals will initially train on existing data center projects in locations such as North Dakota and Texas before moving to new long-term projects, providing stable, ongoing work on high-profile, large-scale developments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
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