What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Technician position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Construction Field Technician to our Transportation team based in Brighton, MI.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
Projects include water main, sanitary sewer systems and water/wastewater treatment facilities and paving.
- Maintenance of daily reporting of measurements, calculations and computation of quantities as well as written narratives of work completed
- Ensuring conformance with contract documents
- Performance of daily observation and documentation of construction activities, including those of subcontractor activities
- Maintaining redline drawings for conforming to construction record drawings
- Position requires public engagement for access and progress updates
- Site liaison between owner and contractor
- Adherence to company policies, including safety, public relations and employment
Qualifications:
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more
Physical Requirements:
- This position may require protracted or irregular hours depending on the season.
- Traverse over rough terrain, and constantly position self to operate miscellaneous survey equipment.
- Occasionally ascend/descend ladders into trenches or onto roofs when observing construction and land development sites.
- May be subject to exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions, hazardous materials and chemicals, heavy construction equipment, confined spaces, heights, and air and waterborne pathogens.
- May handle and move items up to 50 lbs. for various needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
· Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
· Merit-based financial rewards.
· Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
· Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
· Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.