Technical AssistantConstruction Management/Inspection - TransportationPittsburgh, PA • Full-Time/RegularJohnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a Technical Assistant for primarily PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike assignments. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesReview and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materialsMeasure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.Gathers and maintains record documentsMakes field notes and computationsNonessential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsStrong computer proficiencyActive driver's license and reliable motor vehicle Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screeningRequired ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)Preferred ExperienceClient requested certificationsConstruction inspection experienceBenefitsJMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany paid Life and Disability InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysPaid Caregiver Leave ProgramPaid Travel Expenses401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Career Development, including Educational ReimbursementAnd more…Working ConditionsWork is performed in the field.
Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.