Construction Materials Project ManagerAre you a Project Manager seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-PacedAs a Construction Materials Project Manager
, you'll lead the delivery of construction materials testing, special inspections, and technical consulting services for a variety of projects. Responsibilities include managing field operations, reviewing and interpreting testing results, developing reports and proposals, and supporting the growth and development of junior team members. Your knowledge of soils, concrete, asphalt, and masonry testing will be key to ensuring quality project execution and strengthening client relationships.
- Field Investigations & Site Assessment: Lead and support subsurface exploration activities, evaluate potential impacts to data reliability, recommend modifications to project scope when needed, and coordinate laboratory testing programs for collected materials.
- Construction Monitoring & Inspections: Carry out field inspections and construction monitoring activities, maintain accurate documentation of site conditions, and provide guidance to junior staff on testing and inspection procedures involving soils, concrete, asphalt, and masonry materials.
- Engineering Analysis & Quality Review: Perform technical evaluations and intermediate-level engineering calculations, assist in training junior personnel on analytical procedures, and review laboratory results to verify consistency, accuracy, and overall data quality.
- Documentation & Project Support: Develop detailed technical reports and daily field summaries, contribute to proposal preparation through project research and site evaluations, and assist with drafting project scopes under the direction of senior professionals.
- Client Engagement & Office Growth: Support client communication and relationship-building efforts, participate in networking and professional association activities, assist with business development initiatives, and contribute to marketing and operational growth efforts within the office.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree in construction management or a similar technical field, OR an equivalent combination of education
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management of construction materials testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- You can effectively lead teams with varying responsibilities and tasks
What to Expect:With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
- Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)
- Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
- Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
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full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
