Construction Materials Testing Manager

Role Overview

• Oversee daily office, field, and lab activities to ensure efficient workflow and timely project execution.
• Maintain and improve quality of CMT&I services, ensuring compliance with industry standards, internal procedures, and client requirements.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, training, and performance feedback for field technicians, lab staff, and administrative personnel.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, resource allocation, and project assignments.
• Support operational administration, proposals, estimating, and client communication.
• Facilitate efficient billings and collections through close and constant collaboration with the project controls (PC) team and the finance and accounting (F&A) team.
• Serve as primary point of contact for local jurisdictional compliance needs, including Fire Marshal and facility requirements.
• Ensure facility maintenance, equipment readiness, supply management, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Lab Supervisor on lab operations, quality control, and workflow.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and service delivery.
• Review field and lab reports for accuracy, timeliness, and technical quality.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and monitor office revenue and expenses.
• Participate in regional management meetings, strategic planning discussions, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction materials testing and inspection (8+ years).
• Demonstrated experience supervising field or lab personnel in a CMT&I environment.
• Strong understanding of operations, project workflows, and quality requirements.
• Ability to lead teams, coach staff, build culture, and resolve operational challenges.
• Strong communication and client-interface skills.
• Working knowledge of local agency requirements and code requirements affecting CMT&I operations.
• Experience with scheduling, resource management, and project coordination.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
• We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company.
• We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.