Who we're looking for: F&R is seeking a highly motivated CMT Department Manager for our Chesapeake, Virginia office. The Department Manager will coordinate the efforts of other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, and sub-consultants to deliver results that ensure our goal of exceeding our clients' expectations on every project.
What you'll be doingIncluding but not limited to:
- Leads team of staff of engineers, project managers and technicians to provide client service on multiple and unrelated project deadlines.
- Develops and manages of technician and project schedules and budgets.
- Provides oversight of all construction materials testing and lab management projects/work undertaken.
- Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals.
- Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters.
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services.
- Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable projects throughout the assigned region.
- Mentors/manages junior and senior CMT field and laboratory staff, and supervision of PM's and field technicians.
- Shares responsibility to meet the branches' business development, marketing and proposal goals.
- May serves as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff.
- Participates in the hiring process of new engineers, technicians, and special inspectors.
- Organizes requirements and upkeep of lab accreditations and staff/technician certifications.
- Performs staff and technician evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals.
- Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need to have:- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related fields.
- PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 5+ years of construction materials testing and inspections desired.
- Progressive experience leading teams to meet organizational/departmental goals.
- Experience with developing clients in multiple markets.
- Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through R&R values.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent attention to details.
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record screening
- Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk.
- Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
- Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
- Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and radiation.
- Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver's license with good-standing driving record.
- Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
Check out our Perks + Benefits:In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our
employees enjoy the below benefits:- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
