Construction Technician

Location
Waukesha
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Finding the right fit: 
Looking to gain hands-on construction observation experience that will help you further your career? Then consider joining our team as a Construction Technician!

We’re seeking a hard worker and a dynamic team player, and we’ll reward the right candidate for their efforts. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we’re dedicated to making sure our professionals have every chance to thrive. We bring together a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Keep reading if you like what you hear. 
 
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
 
On any given day, you’ll: 
  • Perform construction observation of municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road and utility projects.
  • Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the project construction contract.
  • Maintain client relations while in the field.
  • Prepare reports, review design standards and code requirements, and conduct field investigation of design problems. 
Required qualifications: 
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or equivalent. 
  • Previous municipal infrastructure construction observation experience, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and roadway construction experience would be beneficial. 
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.  
Desired skills and experiences: 
  • Experience in excel and word.
  • Experience working in AutoCAD and Civil3D. 
  • Staking/survey experience.
  • Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: 

  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

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Top Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional development opportunities