Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Hillis-Carnes • Frederick, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA), a multi-disciplined engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic and 35 years of history, is seeking a Project Manager for its Frederick, Maryland office. HCEA is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and describes a culture that fosters teamwork, rewards ambition, and provides opportunities for professional advancement.

The Project Manager will manage construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects. The role includes coordinating and supervising technician staff, overseeing testing and inspections, preparing bids and proposals, and interacting with clients. Candidates should be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1 million and $3 million.
• Experience estimating, including determining labor requirements for different types of construction projects.
• Able to interact and communicate with clients.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology is preferred.
• Three to five years of field or project management experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, or construction project management is preferred.
• Engineer in Training or Registered Professional Engineer status is preferred but not required.
• Some business development experience is a plus.
• Experience managing construction or field staff is a plus.
• Specialty construction testing certifications such as ACI, NECEPT, or ICC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects.
• Coordinate, supervise, review, and direct technician staff performing testing for earthwork, concrete, foundations, masonry, steel, EIFS, and pavement construction.
• Prepare and submit bids and proposals and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Perform on-site project inspections, including soil bearing and compaction tests and concrete and steel inspections.
• Meet with clients and attend site meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required to assist the Branch Manager in running a successful operation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

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