Construction Materials Testing Department Manager
About The Position
Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a highly motivated Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department Manager for its Chesapeake, Virginia office. The manager coordinates engineers, technicians, special inspectors, and sub-consultants to deliver projects that exceed client expectations. The role leads staff and manages schedules, budgets, project oversight, profitability, client satisfaction, technical reporting, proposals, business development, hiring, staff development, laboratory accreditations, and certifications. The manager may also serve as lead project manager on high-profile projects. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a PE license or the ability to obtain one within a year. The role includes field and laboratory work and occasional overnight travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain one within one year.
- Progressive experience leading teams to meet organizational or departmental goals.
- Experience developing clients in multiple markets.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to support growth and success in accordance with F&R values.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness to participate in and pass pre-employment background, drug, and driving-record screenings.
- Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk; occasionally lift less than 20 pounds; and occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to work outdoors in frequently changing temperatures and in environments containing dust, fumes, and radiation.
- Ability to drive to and from work sites and a valid driver's license with a good-standing driving record.
- Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of construction materials testing and inspections experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers, project managers, and technicians in providing client service across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Develop and manage technician and project schedules and budgets.
- Oversee construction materials testing and laboratory management projects and work.
- Maintain assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in accordance with F&R goals.
- Author and/or review technical reports and letters.
- Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Lead development of proposals to win profitable projects throughout the assigned region.
- Mentor and manage CMT field and laboratory staff, and supervise project managers and field technicians.
- Share responsibility for branch business development, marketing, and proposal goals.
- Serve as lead project manager on higher-profile projects when needed and oversee junior-level staff.
- Participate in hiring engineers, technicians, and special inspectors.
- Organize and maintain laboratory accreditations and staff and technician certifications.
- Conduct staff and technician evaluations and help set and achieve goals.
- Uphold F&R's mission statement and core values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- In-house continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company cell phone usage
- Use of a company vehicle when traveling to sites and laboratories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
