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Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a part-time Office Technician to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in our Grand Rapids office! The expected hours will be approximately 20-30 per week.

Our construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for highway construction, single and multi-span bridges, intersection, and traffic signal improvements, site developments, and condition assessment and asset inventory.

Responsibilities

+ Create project records and compile daily reports.

+ Maintain project records (correspondence, change orders, meeting minutes, material certificates, quantities of work, EEO, and payroll records, etc.).

+ Collect data and review calculations and material certifications.

+ Process pay estimates for contractors.

+ Ensure project compliance with government regulations, such as checking EEO reports, to ensure project employment meets women and minority requirements and verifying pre-vailing wage rates.

+ Process change orders and work with project/design engineer to resolve issues.

+ Obtain and maintain the required certifications for each project as needed (i.e. Traffic Control, Material Testing, Paint or Weld Inspection).

+ Serve as the go-to person relating to electronic signatures, ProjectWise file locations, data management.

+ May perform construction inspector duties as needed.

+ Establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.

+ Be responsive to others and share information to improve efficiency and help others achieve goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate.

+ Suggest new ideas and processes; stay informed of developments in practice areas; view obstacles as opportunities.

Qualifications

+ Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.

+ 3+ years of experience as an Office Technician, Construction Inspector, or related field required.

+ Prior experience with Field Book required; AASHTOWare software experience is a plus.

+ Possess Computerized Office Technician Certificate or obtain within 1 year.

+ Possess certificate in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation preferred.

+ MDOT Prevailing Wage Training and MDOT Materials Acceptance class are preferred.

+ Ability to perform calculations and solve math problems.

+ Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

+ Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.