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Braun Intertec

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, testing services

Construction Materials Testing

Full-Time
$73k - $109k
Senior
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA+4 moreMore locations: Austin, TX, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Amarillo, TX, USA
In PersonMay require extended stays at job sites; travel up to 50–60%, sometimes on short notice.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and a positive attitude.
  • Be responsible, hardworking, driven, and take ownership of work.
  • Have written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Be willing to travel up to 50–60%, sometimes on short notice.
  • Have construction document reading and interpretation skills.
  • Have experience performing field testing and special inspections related to soils, concrete, and masonry in commercial and public projects.
  • Have computer aptitude and be able to adapt to the company’s systems.
  • Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Hold ACI Field Level I Certification.
  • Hold Nuclear Density Gauge Certification.
  • Have experience in materials testing.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in materials testing or construction.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
  • Understand safety matrices and expectations.
  • Be willing and able to obtain required ICC certifications within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of traveling technicians and special inspectors responsible for field work, including supervision, mentorship, training, and assisting with hiring.
  • Conduct scheduled performance reviews of technicians to encourage and reward improved performance, and prepare subordinates for promotional opportunities and enhanced responsibilities.
  • Assist office leadership in developing and implementing CMT policies and best practices and setting direction for the CMT group in coordination with the CMT Operations team.
  • Perform routine to complex field inspection and testing of construction materials to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications, and prepare complete and accurate daily reports on observation activities in a timely manner.
  • Support company safety policy by communicating and implementing safe work practices and performing safety audits of field staff as needed.
  • Work with the management team to execute goals and business objectives.
  • Coordinate with the scheduler and other regional operations teams to share resources and manage workloads.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned personnel on an ongoing basis through personal contact with clients.
  • Work with consulting staff representatives to prepare proposals.
  • Perform quality control reviews of testing and inspection work performed by assigned staff, and identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external project quality issues.
  • Coordinate and communicate with consulting group members about project progress and issues, and own the technical success of the field aspects of the project.
  • Make extended stays at job sites as required.
  • Manage and maintain field and laboratory equipment, including calibrations and laboratory accreditation activities.
  • Assist in managing local fleet vehicles, including planning, maintenance, and stewardship.
  • Collect and communicate business intelligence gathered while performing services with other consulting team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical school or college coursework is a plus.
  • A relevant post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred but not required.

About the company

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

N/A

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Braun Intertec won the 2026 Minnesota Environmental Impact Award for The Heights Brownfield Redevelopment.
  • 2026 ACEC Minnesota honored Braun Intertec projects, validating technical credibility and client demand.
  • Cottonwood County awarded Braun Intertec a $66,910 landfill monitoring contract for 2026 sampling.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB case 16-CA-375385 opened in Austin in November 2025, signaling labor friction.
  • The Alabama contract dispute shows fee pressure and rework risk in testing margins.
  • A failed Concrete Science integration would dilute the July 2026 acquisition thesis.

What makes Braun Intertec unique

  • Braun Intertec’s employee-owned ESOP structure aligns 1,000-plus employees around client retention.
  • Its 2026 Chicago Concrete Science acquisition deepens petrography and concrete testing capabilities.
  • Thirty-two U.S. offices and 100-plus technical disciplines support broad geotechnical and environmental coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company Equity