Job Description

Project Manager - Construction Material Testing - Austin, Texas

The Project Manager - Construction Material Testing responsible for the overall management and successful execution of large-scale Construction Materials Testing (CMT) projects. This position will provide leadership and direction to project personnel, oversee daily field operations, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive CMT experience and a proven ability to manage large projects and field teams.

Salary & Benefits Information:

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Responsibilities:
• Manage large and complex CMT projects from project start-up through completion.
• Coordinate the day-to-day scheduling, assignment, and utilization of 10+ field technicians.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to technicians, project managers, and other project personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, testing requirements, and project priorities to maintain efficient operations.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Work closely with branch and operations management to address staffing, scheduling, equipment, and operational needs.
• Monitor project budgets, labor costs, revenue, invoicing, and overall profitability.
• Identify potential project issues and implement solutions to minimize delays, additional costs, or disruptions.
• Review testing reports, documentation, and project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all testing and inspection activities are performed in accordance with applicable ASTM, ACI, project specifications, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Assist with proposals, change orders, client meetings, project start-ups, and business development activities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and customer service.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Significant experience managing large Construction Materials Testing projects.
• Strong field experience with concrete, reinforcing steel (rebar), soils, and drilled pier projects.
• Proven experience managing and scheduling 10 or more field technicians.
• Strong knowledge of CMT procedures, construction practices, project specifications, and field operations.
• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, invoicing, and financial management.
• Strong leadership and personnel-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing project conditions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with clients, technicians, project managers, and senior management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• ACI, NICET, ICC, or other CMT-related certifications are preferred.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced CMT professional with a strong background in large-scale construction projects and demonstrated experience leading field operations. The candidate must be capable of managing a large technician workforce, coordinating daily project activities, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

About the Team

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.