Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Soils and Concrete Field Technician

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCanton, MI, USA$20 - $26 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree in civil engineering technology, construction technology, or a related field is preferred.
At least 1 year of construction materials testing and inspection experience is required; the posting states 1–3 years.
Working knowledge of soils, aggregates, concrete testing, and standard construction practices is required.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and testing requirements is required.
A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Ability to meet applicable driving-record, background-screening, drug-screening, and other employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable law is required.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic field-reporting systems is required.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform fieldwork on active construction sites is required.

Responsibilities

Perform field observations, testing, and inspections of soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials.
Conduct field density testing of soils and aggregates using nuclear density gauges and other approved testing methods.
Monitor concrete placement activities and perform sampling, slump, air-content, and temperature testing, including casting concrete test cylinders.
Observe and document earthwork operations, including subgrade preparation, excavation, backfilling, and compaction.
Prepare accurate, timely field reports documenting test locations, elevations or lifts, weather conditions, quantities, contractor activities, observations, test results, deficiencies, and photographs as applicable.
Promptly communicate inspection findings, failing test results, and observed deviations to contractors, project managers, and engineering staff, without directing the contractor’s means, methods, sequences, or safety programs.
Verify that observed construction activities conform to project plans, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
Safely operate hand tools and testing equipment while completing hands-on assignments in active construction environments.
Confirm that required equipment checks and calibrations are current before use, and maintain testing equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Label, protect, transport, and deliver samples and specimens to the laboratory while maintaining required chain-of-custody documentation.
Secure, transport, operate, and document nuclear density gauges, concrete testing equipment, and specimens in accordance with company procedures, required training, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform field testing and inspections in changing weather conditions and active construction environments.
Follow company and project-specific safety procedures, exercise stop-work authority as appropriate, and promptly escalate unsafe conditions through established reporting protocols.
Use electronic systems to manage scheduling, time entry, field reporting, and photographic documentation.
Provide field support for geotechnical and environmental projects, as assigned.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Position Summary
MSG is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Soils and Concrete Field Technician with 1 - 3 years of experience to join our Geoenvironmental Services team in Canton, Michigan. In this role, you will perform construction materials testing and inspection services for commercial, industrial, transportation, and municipal projects. You will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and project managers to document compliance with project specifications and applicable standards while building valuable field experience and advancing your technical skills.

Perform field observations, testing, and inspections of soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials
Conduct field density testing of soils and aggregates using nuclear density gauges and other approved testing methods
Monitor concrete placement activities and perform sampling, slump, air-content, and temperature testing, including casting concrete test cylinders
Observe and document earthwork operations, including subgrade preparation, excavation, backfilling, and compaction
Prepare accurate, timely field reports that document test locations, elevations or lifts, weather conditions, quantities, contractor activities, observations, test results, deficiencies, and photographs, as applicable.
Promptly communicate inspection findings, failing test results, and observed deviations to contractors, project managers, and engineering staff while avoiding direction of the contractor’s means, methods, sequences, or safety programs
Verify that observed construction activities conform to project plans, specifications, and applicable industry standards
Safely operate hand tools and testing equipment while completing hands-on assignments in active construction environments
Confirm that required equipment checks and calibrations are current before use, and maintain testing equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Properly label, protect, transport, and deliver samples and specimens to the laboratory while maintaining required chain-of-custody documentation
Secure, transport, operate, and document nuclear density gauges, concrete testing equipment, and specimens in accordance with company procedures, required training, and applicable regulatory requirements
Perform field testing and inspections in changing weather conditions and active construction environments
Follow company and project-specific safety procedures, exercise stop-work authority as appropriate, and promptly escalate unsafe conditions through established reporting protocols.
Use electronic systems to manage scheduling, time entry, field reporting, and photographic documentation
Provide field support for geotechnical and environmental projects, as assigned.

High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in civil engineering technology, construction technology, or a related field is preferred
1 - 3 years of construction materials testing and inspection experience
Working knowledge of soils, aggregates, concrete testing, and standard construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and testing requirements
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to meet applicable driving-record, background-screening, drug-screening, and other employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic field-reporting systems
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform fieldwork on active construction sites.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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