Project Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage construction materials testing projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules, overseeing technical execution, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality project delivery across infrastructure, environmental, and construction sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials testing/geotechnical investigations, engineering design, and construction oversight, along with proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and mentoring junior staff. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for delivering results and driving technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

• Develop and implement project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and business objectives.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with materials testing best practices.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, ASCE, etc.), and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead risk assessments and materials testing evaluations including reports and recommendations for construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external personnel to conduct site meetings, site estimates and project recommendations to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers, field staff and colleagues. 
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and field staff, fostering technical skill development both on-site and in-office as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience in construction materials or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) License with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• Proven experience in client communication, engagement, and presentation to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Ability to calculate results from geotechnical/construction materials testing data.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer.
• Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday.
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region.
• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and work site setting.
• On-Site Office Requirements:
  • Work is performed at desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in climate-controlled office environment. 
  • Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required. 
  • Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds. 
• Field Environment:
  • Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land. 
  • Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessibility by vehicle.
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain or sun. 
  • Possible presence of insects, animals, or natural and man-made hazards in field environments. 
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry between 35-75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet. 
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE. 
  • Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.

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