Construction Materials Testing Field Manager

Olsson • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Manager provides technical leadership and expertise 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 projects, 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 International Building Code requirements, Department of Transportation standards, and project documents and specifications.

The role involves traveling to job sites across varied terrain and weather conditions, attending construction-team meetings, assisting field technicians, and providing clients with technical guidance during construction. The manager performs field and laboratory testing as needed, leads staff, reviews plans and specifications, prepares project reports and proposals, and helps resolve construction-related issues while promoting site safety.

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.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification.
• Nuclear Gauge certification.
• Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) certification.
• Applicable Department of Transportation or Roads certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to support 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, consultative guidance, and solutions to construction-related challenges.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, project estimates, and proposals, and provide construction recommendations as needed.
• Attend client meetings and help resolve project problems.
• Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings as required.
• Travel and work at construction sites in varied terrain and weather conditions and at different stages of construction.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards affecting workers and the public around project sites.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control and manage special inspections and materials-testing projects, staff, and budgets.
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams and support compliance with 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, paid time off, and other traditional benefits.
• Full-time employees may participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed