Building Science Technician

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) isseeking a
Building Science Technician
to support our Construction Management and Building Sciences practice in our
Hooksett, New Hampshire office. GZA is looking for candidates with an interest in building systems, construction, and management of regulated building materials and will provide training for applicants that are interested in the position.

Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to grow professionally. Our success relies on this collaborative environment, and you will be mentored by seasoned professionals. Between on-site assignments, you will work in a professional office setting, preparing detailed and accurate field documentation, data analysis and reporting. GZA emphasizes aOne Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary practice group.

• Work with Construction Managers and other technical staff to evaluate buildings for the presence of potentially hazardous building materials.
• Plan, execute,and report on asbestos, lead paint, and hazardousbuildingmaterialinspections, monitoring, and abatement projects.
• Conduct asbestos, leadand hazardous material building assessments in accordance with federal and State regulations.
• Perform abatement monitoring in accordance with federal and State regulations.
• Conduct oversight and documentation of asbestos, lead, hazardous materials, environmental remediation, and demolition projects.
• Execute field tasks independently, such as material assessments, sample logging, building sketches, sample labeling, etc.
• Gather data and other information to be used in the preparation of reports; compile and organize environmental data collected by others.
• Assist with analytical data review, interpretation, and report preparation.

• Candidate should have an interest in and have a minimum basic knowledge of building systems and construction.
• Experience related to construction, demolition, building sciences, asbestos, and lead-containing paint is a plus.
• High school diploma, associate’s degree or other higher education a plus.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to rent a vehicle.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to follow direction, work independently, and within a team.
• Experience in preparing field documentation, project specifications, and reports a plus.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and occasionally evenings and weekends as warranted by project demands.
• Ability to travel overnight as warranted by project demands.
• Candidates should have the capacity to work outdoors in all seasons through various kinds of weather.

• Exciting and friendly work environment
• Professional development and enrichment
• Leadership and technical training
• Professional society involvement and sponsorship
• Commitment to technical excellence and client relationships
• Collaborative and cooperative work community
• Advancement and ownership opportunities
• Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is an affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Staffing Agencies: GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.