Kansas City, MO
54 days ago
OSP Construction Technician (100% Travel Required)

Job Description

Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for both public and private projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.

In this role, you will assist engineers and construction managers with observation, inspection, and documentation throughout all phases of OSP construction. You will provide expert oversight of construction crews to ensure contractors are placing fiber and related infrastructure according to customer requirements and engineering plans. Responsibilities include acting as the on-site representative during various stages of construction, verifying quality standards, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Additional duties involve monitoring special inspections and materials testing, managing RFIs and submittals, attending project meetings, and confirming that all quality documentation meets the owner’s requirements. This position requires the ability to work in diverse terrain and weather conditions and will involve 100% travel to job sites.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Oversee and manage the quality assurance program at the project site.  Reads and interprets plans and specifications at various stages of a project.  Initiates actions needed to keep construction progress on schedule.  Solves on-site problems and situations regarding construction of the project and design modifications.  Works in all types of terrain and weather conditions on project sites in various stages of construction.  Identifies and avoids potential hazards for workers and the public in and around project sites. 

This position includes:

The use of a company truck for transportation to and from job sites. Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided. Prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program. Company issued laptop. Cell phone reimbursement options. Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to contribute and work well on a team. Strong attention to detail.  Five (5) or more years' experience performing construction inspection specifically with Fiber/OSP. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and codes.  Valid driver’s license and a good driving history.  Schedule flexibility.  Bisci certification(s) preferred, but not required.  Associate's degree in a construction related field, preferred but not required. 

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