Construction Materials Testing Field Manager
About The Position
The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Manager provides technical expertise and leadership for quality assurance and quality control, develops scopes of services and estimated fees for materials testing opportunities, and directs and manages special inspections and materials testing construction projects, project staff, and budgets. The role also advises on complex projects and maintains communication with clients and project teams to support successful project completion in accordance with the International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and project documents and specifications. The manager travels to job sites, attends meetings with construction teams, assists field technicians, and provides technical guidance to clients during construction. Work takes place across diverse terrain, in all types of weather, and at sites in various stages of construction. The position includes field and laboratory testing as needed, supervision of field staff, project reporting, proposal and estimate support, and identifying and mitigating safety hazards around project sites.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Ability to remain alert and work safely, and communicate safety expectations to junior staff.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience.
- Associate degree in a construction-related field.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- International Code Council (ICC) Nuclear Gauge certification.
- Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) certification.
- Applicable Department of Transportation/Roads certifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure the success of the team.
- Supervise and lead field staff performing geotechnical and construction inspection and testing tasks.
- Review and interpret project plans and specifications, and communicate requirements to team members.
- Provide clients with technical advice and consultative guidance on construction-related challenges.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
- Assist in developing job work scopes, project estimates, and proposals, and provide construction recommendations as needed.
- Attend client meetings and serve as a resource for problem resolution.
- Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings as required.
- Work on sites in diverse terrain and weather conditions and at various stages of construction.
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards for workers and the public around project sites.
- Maintain communication with clients and their project teams and support successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control, and direct and manage projects, project staff, and budgets.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored career development paths.
- Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
- Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
