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About NY Creates:
NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.
Job Description:
Position Summary, Field Construction Technician
The Field Construction Technician monitors all construction activities and serves as NY Creates representative in the field to construction management firms and subcontractors. The position interfaces with Facilities Operations, Engineering, and project stakeholders to provide field coordination, support project execution, review construction documents, oversee contractor activities, and ensure adherence to project requirements and site safety procedures. The role supports capital projects from planning through commissioning and startup while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor all construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, and site standards.
- Serve as NY Creates field representative to construction management firms, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Interface with Facilities Operations, Engineering, and project stakeholders to support construction execution and resolve field issues.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to understand project scope and support field activities.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructability feedback based on field experience and lessons learned.
- Assist with permit preparation, shutdown planning, and construction coordination activities.
- Oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance with site safety requirements and established procedures.
- Investigate project impacts, field issues, and contractor incidents; identify root causes and support corrective actions.
- Review completed work for compliance with design specifications, functionality, quality, fit, and finish requirements.
- Develop and manage project punch lists and support project closeout activities.
- Assist with construction coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for capital projects.
- Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, construction management personnel, and internal stakeholders.
- Support project documentation, tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications, Field Construction Technician
- Associate degree in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience within a facilities organization, major semiconductor manufacturer, or technical construction environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting large construction or capital projects.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications, Field Construction Technician
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the facilities organization of a major semiconductor manufacturer or technical construction company.
- Demonstrated project experience on large construction projects.
Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Competitive Pay and PTO
- Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Basic / Optional Life Insurance
- Post-Retirement Health Insurance
- Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
- Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Salary Range: $41-47/hour
- Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education
Additional Information:
NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.
About NY Creates:
NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.
Job Description:
Position Summary, Field Construction Technician
The Field Construction Technician monitors all construction activities and serves as NY Creates representative in the field to construction management firms and subcontractors. The position interfaces with Facilities Operations, Engineering, and project stakeholders to provide field coordination, support project execution, review construction documents, oversee contractor activities, and ensure adherence to project requirements and site safety procedures. The role supports capital projects from planning through commissioning and startup while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor all construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, schedules, and site standards.
- Serve as NY Creates field representative to construction management firms, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Interface with Facilities Operations, Engineering, and project stakeholders to support construction execution and resolve field issues.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and P&IDs to understand project scope and support field activities.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructability feedback based on field experience and lessons learned.
- Assist with permit preparation, shutdown planning, and construction coordination activities.
- Oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance with site safety requirements and established procedures.
- Investigate project impacts, field issues, and contractor incidents; identify root causes and support corrective actions.
- Review completed work for compliance with design specifications, functionality, quality, fit, and finish requirements.
- Develop and manage project punch lists and support project closeout activities.
- Assist with construction coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for capital projects.
- Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, construction management personnel, and internal stakeholders.
- Support project documentation, tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications, Field Construction Technician
- Associate degree in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience within a facilities organization, major semiconductor manufacturer, or technical construction environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting large construction or capital projects.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications, Field Construction Technician
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the facilities organization of a major semiconductor manufacturer or technical construction company.
- Demonstrated project experience on large construction projects.
Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Competitive Pay and PTO
- Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Basic / Optional Life Insurance
- Post-Retirement Health Insurance
- Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
- Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Salary Range: $41-47/hour
- Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education
Additional Information:
NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction technician jobs.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or preferred by most employers
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Experience with quality control inspection procedures and documentation
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic construction equipment
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
- High school diploma or GED, with vocational or associate degree preferred by some employers
Tips for Your Construction Technician Job Search
List certifications before soft skills
Construction technician resumes get screened for credentials first. Put OSHA 10 or 30, NCCER cards, and any equipment operator certifications in a dedicated section near the top so hiring managers spot them immediately, not buried in a summary.
Quantify field work with project scope
Generic phrases like 'assisted with construction tasks' get skipped. Replace them with the type of project, the scale in square footage or dollar value, and your specific role, whether that was running quality inspections, reading blueprints, or coordinating subcontractors.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple job boards.
Filter openings by project type not just title
Construction technician roles in commercial ground-up projects require different skills than those in infrastructure or tenant improvement work. Read the project descriptions in each posting and target the ones that match the work types already on your resume.
Prepare a practical skills demonstration for interviews
Many construction technician interviews include a field or bench assessment, not just behavioral questions. Review reading structural drawings, interpreting spec sheets, and explaining your inspection or testing process out loud before you walk into the interview.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Construction hiring often ties to project mobilization dates. If you have a competing offer or need a few extra weeks, framing your start date around an upcoming project phase rather than a personal timeline gives you a stronger negotiating position.
Construction Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction technicians?
ECS Limited, Terracon Consultants, and Intertek are hiring the most construction technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large infrastructure, commercial development, and public works projects in those regions.
How many construction technician jobs are remote?
About 8% of construction technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most other technical roles because the work is inherently field-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are estimating, plan review, and construction documentation coordination rather than hands-on inspection or site work.
How do you become a construction technician?
Most construction technicians start with a high school diploma and either a vocational program or an associate degree in construction technology, building trades, or a related field. From there, earning an OSHA certification and gaining hands-on experience through an apprenticeship or entry-level laborer role builds the practical foundation employers expect. Adding NCCER credentials or specialty certifications in areas like MEP or quality control strengthens your candidacy for more advanced positions.
Can you get hired as a construction technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level construction technician roles exist specifically for candidates with limited field experience, particularly in residential construction, infrastructure maintenance, and general contracting. Employers look for OSHA training, a willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions, and any hands-on exposure from vocational school, DIY projects, or labor work. Highlighting blueprint reading or tool proficiency from coursework can substitute for paid experience at the entry level.
What does the construction technician interview process look like?
Most construction technician interviews start with a phone screen covering your certifications and project background, followed by an in-person interview with a site superintendent or project manager. Expect questions about specific project types you've worked on, how you handle safety incidents, and your experience reading drawings or running inspections. Some employers include a brief field or practical assessment to evaluate hands-on skills before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to construction technician jobs?
You can find and apply to construction technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by role, location, or project type to find openings that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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