Project Manager / Special Inspector

ALLWEST Testing and Engineering • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

ALLWEST is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Special Inspector for its Tri-Cities team. The role supports delivery of engineering, environmental, and construction materials testing projects by coordinating activities, monitoring scope and budgets, communicating with clients and field staff, and helping projects move from start to finish. Project management duties are performed alongside a primary operational role, such as Special Inspections or field testing. The position is approximately 50% office/project management and 50% field work, with travel primarily within the local service region.

The role combines office work with outdoor project-site work. Work may involve varying weather conditions and, during the March through November peak season, overtime, weekends, or holidays. ALLWEST is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and special inspections firm. The position offers an opportunity to grow project management experience and take on increasing responsibility while continuing to apply field expertise.

Requirements

• Experience with project management functions such as scheduling, reporting, client coordination, and documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and client-service skills.
• Ability to balance project management responsibilities with field work.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and navigate uneven terrain on active job sites, stoop, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in construction materials testing, Special Inspections, engineering, environmental services, or a related technical field.
• PMP certification.
• Relevant Special Inspection certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communication throughout the project lifecycle, including emails and requests for quotations (RFQs).
• Support project scopes, budgets, proposals, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Monitor project progress, scope, spending, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, field staff, and regulatory agencies to keep projects on track.
• Support quality control, invoicing, deliverables, and project closeout.
• Perform Special Inspections, field testing, and other technical responsibilities as needed.
• Bridge field operations and project management while partnering with leadership on project strategy and professional growth.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and group life insurance.
• Optional vision, disability, accident, and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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