Civil Construction Technician

Clark Dietz is seeking a Civil Construction Technician for their Northern IL Construction Team. The role involves providing inspection and documentation services for infrastructure projects in NE Illinois. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, IDOT certification, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers a flexible work/life balance with a hybrid work-from-home schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee owned, multidiscipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.

We are guided by the belief that fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to driving innovation and strengthening our teams. We empower our talented staff to collaborate and serve our clients with sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we live and work in. Our mentoring and training programs, communities of practice (CoPs), and Committees provide everyone with a place to connect, learn, and grow.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Civil Construction Technician to join our Northern IL Construction Team. This position is responsible for providing construction phase services (inspection and documentation) for IDOT, Tollway, county, and municipal infrastructure projects around NE Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provides inspection and documentation services on civil construction projects (roadway, bridge, and intersection improvements) for public sector clients throughout NE Illinois.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and documents, computes quantities and verifies measurements and layouts.
• Performs site data collection and verifies existing conditions; assists with surveying.
• Maintains detailed daily logs and submits progress reports and pay documentation.
• Collaborates with other construction and design staff to complete projects on budget.
• Works productively with all project stakeholders (contractor, owner, and residents) to resolve issues in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
• High School diploma or GED is required; A.S. degree in Construction Technology or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience performing inspection and documentation on road, bridge, and intersection improvements.
• Current IDOT certification for materials and documentation is required and familiarity with IDOT and IL Tollway materials and documentation procedures is desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel and Word) is required.
• Experience with e-Builder, Primavera, CMMS, MISTIC, CEPS, and I-MIRS is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed daily logs and follow through on outstanding punch list items.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work productively with all project stakeholders.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation
• As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers an inclusive, employee focused culture, flexible work/life balance and hybrid WFH schedule. The starting hourly range is $31.50 to $41.10 + hiring bonus and industry leading annual bonus. We also offer comprehensive insurance benefits, education & professional license reimbursement, 401k & ESOP plans with un-capped company match, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com

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