Construction Materials Technician

Construction Inspector

The Construction Materials Technician is responsible for performing daily onsite field inspections of construction work and preparing detailed daily work reports. The role requires interpreting construction drawings and specifications, determining necessary changes to construction contracts based on encountered field conditions, and ensuring thorough communication with the project team throughout the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily onsite field inspections of construction work.
• Prepare daily work reports documenting construction activities.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Assess field conditions and determine if changes to the construction contract are required.
• Track and record daily quantities for contractor payment and materials management.
• Coordinate daily activities with the contractor on the construction project.
• Conduct a wide variety of materials testing, including concrete, aggregates, and density testing in the field.
• Track and record as-built information for incorporation into project record drawings.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the project team throughout the process.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment involves regular fieldwork on construction sites, requiring safety adherence and coordination with construction teams. Regular testing and inspection activities take place in outdoor settings. The position may require wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as dictated by site conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $72000.00 / yr. Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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