Construction Materials Testing Field Manager

As a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Manager, you will provide overall technical expertise as part of the team by leading quality assurance/quality control, developing scope of services and estimated fees for new materials testing opportunities, directing and managing special inspections and materials testing construction projects, project staff, and budgets, and acting as an advisor on complex projects. You will travel to various job sites and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions to attend meetings with construction teams, assist field technicians, and provide technical guidance to clients during construction. The CMT Field Manager will be responsible for maintaining communication with clients and their project teams and successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects with respect to the requirements of the International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and individual project documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

Provide overall technical expertise by leading quality assurance/quality control; Develop scope of services and estimated fees for new materials testing opportunities; Direct and manage special inspections and materials testing construction projects, project staff, and budgets; Act as an advisor on complex projects; Travel to job sites and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions; Attend meetings with construction teams, assist field technicians, and provide technical guidance to clients during construction; Maintain communication with clients and their project teams; Ensure successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects per the International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and project documents and specifications; Perform field and laboratory testing; Supervise and lead field staff while performing geotechnical and construction inspection and testing tasks; Review and interpret project plans and specifications and communicate requirements to team members; Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients; Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports; Assist in developing job work scopes, project estimates, and proposals; Provide construction recommendations as needed; Attend client meetings and serve as a resource for problem resolution; Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings; Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards for workers and the public around project sites

Requirements

Strong communication skills; Ability to contribute and work well on a team; Strong conflict resolution skills; Strong technical writing skills; Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and communicate safety expectations to junior staff; Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field; Working collaboratively with others; Having ownership in the work you do; Using your talents to positively affect communities

Nice to have

Project Management experience; Associate degree in a construction-related field; American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I; OSHA 30; International Code Council (ICC); Nuclear Gauge; Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI); Applicable Department of Transportation/Roads certifications

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match; Tailored development paths; Possibility for flexible work arrangements; Work with a positive impact on communities; Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles; Traditional benefits package for full-time employees (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.); Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system (full-time employees)