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 new opportunities, and directs and manages special-inspection and materials-testing projects, project staff, and budgets. The manager also advises on complex projects and maintains communication with clients and their project teams to support successful project completion in accordance with the International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and project documents and specifications. The role involves travel to job sites and work in varied terrain and weather conditions. The manager attends construction-team meetings, assists field technicians, and provides clients with technical guidance during construction. The position may also perform field and laboratory testing as needed.
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 to communicate safety expectations to junior staff.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience.
- Associate degree in a construction-related field.
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification.
- ICC Special Inspector certification(s), as applicable.
- Nuclear Gauge Safety/Use certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Applicable DOT/CDOT materials-testing certifications.
- Additional CAPA, WAQTC, or ICC certifications based on project needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure team success.
- 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 solutions for construction-related challenges.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
- Assist in developing job scopes, project estimates, and proposals, and provide construction recommendations as needed.
- Attend client meetings and help resolve problems.
- Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings as required.
- Work at 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.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control and manage special-inspection and materials-testing projects, staff, and budgets.
- Maintain communication with clients and project teams and ensure projects meet applicable codes, standards, documents, and specifications.
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
