Full-Time

Lead Construction Materials Technician

Braun Intertec

Braun Intertec

1,001-5,000 employees

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Compensation Overview

$60k - $90k/yr

+ $10,000 sign-on bonus + Competitive per diem + Employee Stock Ownership Program

Bloomington, MN, USA + 25 more

More locations: Duluth, MN, USA | Bismarck, ND, USA | Des Moines, IA, USA | Lubbock, TX, USA | Texarkana, TX, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Rochester, MN, USA | Paris, TX, USA | Williston, ND, USA | La Crosse, WI, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Fargo, ND, USA | Topeka, KS, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Dickinson, ND, USA | Mankato, MN, USA | Hibbing, MN, USA | St Cloud, MN, USA | Amarillo, TX, USA | Kansas City, KS, USA | Tyler, TX, USA | Wichita Falls, TX, USA | Minot, ND, USA | St Paul, MN, USA | Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Remote

Extensive travel throughout the United States is required, with work at project sites across the company's geographic footprint.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving history are required.
  • Ability to travel extensively and work at project sites throughout the United States.
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as required.
  • Technical expertise in electronic field data collection.
  • Excellent plan reading skills.
  • Understanding and experience performing special inspections.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least five years of construction materials testing and observation experience are required.
  • ICC Soils Special Inspector certification is required.
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification is required.
  • ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector certification is required.
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician I certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform testing and observations on large commercial and industrial construction projects.
  • Prepare daily reports on observation activities.
  • Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with training and mentoring junior staff as needed.
  • Lead a team of technicians on large projects.
  • Work with project engineers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous large commercial or industrial project experience is preferred.
  • iPad experience is a plus.
  • ACI Concrete Strength I certification is preferred.
  • ICC Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector certification is preferred.
  • Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety certification is preferred.

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned professional services firm offering geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing. It works across a project life cycle—from site evaluation and subsurface exploration to foundation design, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, permitting, remediation, and materials testing with nondestructive evaluation. The ESOP-based ownership aligns employee and client interests and supports an integrated, regional service network in the Midwest, South, and Southeast. Its goal is to help public and private clients complete projects safely, on time, and to spec through thorough, accountable engineering and testing services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec bought Chicago-based Concrete Science Laboratory Services on 2026-07-23, expanding testing depth.
  • Its 2026 mining and transmission content shows stronger positioning around Minnesota energy-transition projects.
  • Braun Intertec ranked #17 among Twin Cities engineering firms on 2026-08-15, supporting hiring credibility.

What critics are saying

  • The open NLRB case filed 2025-11-10 in Austin signals labor frictions across Texas operations.
  • Braun Intertec’s project-heavy revenue depends on mining and infrastructure cycles; 2026 slowdowns cut utilization quickly.
  • A 2025 contract dispute in Alabama shows testing margins stay exposed to claims, rework, and fee pressure.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s 100% ESOP aligns field crews, consultants, and managers on client outcomes.
  • Its integrated geotechnical, environmental, and materials-testing platform reduces handoffs across project lifecycles.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus disciplines give Braun Intertec unusual local reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

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