SGM's is seeking a Construction Technician II to join our Gunnison 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.

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.