Technician

We’re looking for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician in the Panama City area who’s hands-on, quality-driven, and thrives in the field. Whether you’re already certified or eager to learn, we’ll help you level up your career in a role that makes a tangible impact on roads, bridges, and structures across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform field density testing of soils and aggregates using nuclear and/or drive sleeve methods.
• Sample and test fresh concrete for slump, air content, temperature, and unit weight; cast and transport concrete cylinders for compressive strength testing.
• Maintain detailed, accurate field reports, test data, and photo documentation.
• Communicate daily with project managers, engineers, and clients regarding test results, progress, and non-conformance issues.
• Follow all company and site-specific safety policies and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Execute tests in accordance with relevant standards and procedures to ensure quality results.
• Use appropriate protective tools to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Test stores and logs samples; retrieves cylinders from field projects; and dispose of tested samples.
• Prepare reports on a computer using Microsoft and other company relevant software, etc.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Confidently communicate and respond to feedback.
• Interact positively and professionally with other employees, as well as contractors, clients, industry, professionals, and residents/business owners.
• Apply professional judgment to efficiently perform the inspection responsibilities with the least possible interruption to the work progress.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in all his/her work and documentation.
• Excellent organization and time management skills leading to timely documentation and submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma 
• A valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) -must be insurable by our auto policy (MVR check will be done)
• Certified with ACI in Soil and Concrete or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire- we help you with the certifications.
• Able to pass background check for military base
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in CMT technician/inspector experience
• Experienced with soils, masonry, and concrete testing for field operations.
• Some college or college degree

Physical & Travel Requirements:

• Ability to work in the field full-time
• Keyboarding/data entry
• Ability to work overnight, as dictated by the client’s schedule
• Ability to work weekends, as dictated by the client’s schedule
• Ability to travel throughout the state
• Ability to occasionally travel out of state
• Ability to physically traverse a job site with varying degrees of incline/decline
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours at a time
• Ability to alternate between sitting and standing depending on duties required
• Ability to bend and crouch

Benefits

• Choice of Two Medical Plans – 100% Company paid for Employee coverage
• HSA medical option – with Company contribution
• Affordable Dental & Vision Plans – Keep that winning smile sharp
• 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution – Future you says thanks
• Short & Long-Term Disability (Company Paid) – Because life happens
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Plan- Pairs nicely with an HSA
• $100,000 Life Insurance (Company Paid) – Your family’s safety net
• Professional Development & Certifications – Always be leveling up
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays – Rest hard, play hard

About Us

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multi-national engineering firms. We are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, as well as provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At MC Squared, diversity isn’t just policy — it’s power. We welcome all qualified applicants and are proud to foster a culture rooted in equity, fairness, and opportunity. We value talent over titles and mindset over background.