Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Timmons Group•Richmond, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a full time Construction Materials Testing Project Manager for our Geotechnical and Construction Services Group located in our Richmond, VA office location. The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager is responsible for technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, negotiating scopes and fees, billing and assistance in collection of fees when required, client follow-up and maintenance. Direct ongoing communication with the Senior PM/Group Leader is essential. The Project Manager may manage several mid-sized projects or a single larger project simultaneously. This individual must be highly motivated, a self-starter; flexible, detail-oriented, enjoy interacting with employees and clients; willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete tasks and meet deadlines; and share a commitment to our firm’s vision, mission, and shared values. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities, estimate volumes, inspect constructed work, make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Minimum bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering is preferred
Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in the construction materials testing field and at least 5 years managing CMT projects
Ideal candidates will have a professional engineer license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to receive this licensure within 6 months of hire date

Responsibilities

Manages traditional materials testing service and special inspections projects
Communicates with clients, contractors, senior engineering, and technician staff regarding construction issues
Reviews field reports
Writes summary reports
Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and providing recommendations with input from senior engineering staff
Resolves issues that arise in the field
Mentors junior staff
Prepares proposals
Assist with preparation of presentations in pursuit of new services
Performs other duties as assigned
Mentoring of junior staff.