COMPANY OVERVIEW:
CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.
We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.
With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.
Job Overview & Responsibilities:
The Certerra Special Inspector provides on-site construction inspection and testing per the project plans and specifications.
- Perform daily observations of construction/ project sites in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania and ensure compliance with building standards and project specifications.
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- Prepare detailed written reports detailing findings, observations, and test results.
- Soils technician duties include Geotechnical construction observation and nuclear density testing.
- Hot-Mixed Asphalt technician duties include asphalt pavement construction observation and nuclear density testing and asphalt plant laboratory testing.
- Concrete technician duties include testing slump, air, unit weight, temperature and fabrication of test cylinders and beams in accordance with ASTM standards.
- Implements and follows our Corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years’ construction experience
- Practical knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC) Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests
- Combination of certifications in ICC’s and/or AWS-CWI and/or ASNT (UT-MT-PT)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA), 10-Hour Certification.
- A current and valid driver's license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Structural Masonry
- ICC Spray Applied Fireproofing
- ICC Structural Welding
- ICC Structural Steel & Bolting
- ICC Prestressed Concrete
- AWS/CWI
- WABO Certifications
- ASNT Level II (UT-MT-PT)
- Nuclear density gauge
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Grade 1 Certification
- NAQTC Certification (sampling &density, aggregates, asphalt)
- Other State specific certs for special inspections
Essential Skills:
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate on a daily basis with the QC Project Manager
- Attend internal pre-construction kickoff meetings with Project Engineer, and QC Project Manager.
- Perform materials testing/inspection and provide proper documentation on a daily basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.