Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description
Timmons Group is seeking a Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician for our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Richmond, VA office location. Under the direction of the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager, Senior Construction Materials Testing Technician applies learned skills and technical ability to observe and test various materials associated with site, road and building construction by performing assigned duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Under the direction of senior engineering staff, performs field materials testing of soil, asphalt and concrete
Prepares detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results, observations and recommendations provided
Reviews project plans and specifications prior to construction to ensure knowledge of project details and requirements
Performs basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and prepares reports of results
Ensures field and laboratory testing equipment is in proper operating condition
Maintains all certifications as determined by senior engineering staff
Assists senior engineering personnel with conducting geotechnical investigations
Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and provides recommendations with input from senior engineering staff
Communicates with clients, contractors and senior engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues
Skills & Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED  
Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of related experience or training
Current ACI certification for concrete is a plus, but not required
Current VDOT certifications for soils, concrete and asphalt pavement are a plus, but not required
Must have received training on the field equipment used to perform tests and the office equipment used to generate data, results and reports
Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals  
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence  
Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists  
Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals