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GHD’s Geotechnical group is seeking a motivated and experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager to join our growing team in Bluffton/Hilton Head, South Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to be at the center of diverse and impactful projects spanning residential, commercial, municipal, transportation, and large-scale earth moving work throughout the region. As a CMT Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering both field and office activities, ensuring construction materials testing services are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. From managing daily field and laboratory testing operations to stepping in with hands-on testing support when needed, you’ll help drive quality outcomes that our clients and communities rely on.
In this position, you’ll also serve as a technical leader and mentor, providing training, guidance, and support to laboratory and field technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, thorough construction testing reports that clearly communicate results and recommendations. Beyond project execution, you’ll contribute to the growth of our CMT services by assisting with proposal development, cost estimates, and scope definition to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and competitively priced. You’ll also support the review and preparation of monthly invoices, helping maintain strong project controls and client relationships.
If you’re looking for a role that blends technical expertise, project management, and team leadership in a dynamic coastal market, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with GHD!
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
What you’ll bring to the team:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; 2-year or 4-year Engineering degree is not required, but a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction materials testing and IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections
Effective time-management, communication, planning, organization, and interpersonal skills
Experience in preparing reports and documentation
Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicle
Able and willing to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold
Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times.
Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to take initiative, work independently and coordinate efforts with multi-discipline teams
Excellent attention to detail and can produce high quality work under short time constraints
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