CMT Project Lead — Client & Testing Program

Construction Material Testing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program, from scoping proposals to scheduling crews against pour calendars and reviewing reports before shipment. You will ensure profitability and keep clients informed while overseeing multiple concurrent projects with real authority.

Responsibilities include scoping and pricing testing programs, scheduling resources, reviewing reports, managing budgets and invoicing inputs, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CMT, special inspection, or construction QC.
• Certifications ICC, NICET, or ACI with credibility with field crews.
• Scheduling and client-facing fluency under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Scope and price testing and inspection programs.
• Schedule field and laboratory resources against construction calendars.
• Review daily reports and resolve failing-test conversations quickly.
• Manage budgets, invoicing inputs, and client communication.
• Grow accounts through delivered reliability.

Skills

CMT experience

Scheduling & client-facing

Field crew credibility

Education

ICC NICET ACI certifications

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program, from scoping proposals to scheduling crews against pour calendars and reviewing reports before shipment. You will ensure profitability and keep clients informed while overseeing multiple concurrent projects with real authority.

Responsibilities include scoping and pricing testing programs, scheduling resources, reviewing reports, managing budgets and invoicing inputs, and