CMT Project Lead: Field Ops, Client Relations & QC

Construction Material Testing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a project manager who owns the client relationship and the testing program, from scoping proposals to scheduling crews against pour and earthwork calendars, reviewing reports before they ship, and keeping projects profitable and clients informed.

You will run multiple concurrent projects with real authority and real accountability, with travel to job sites as needed, and operate within a disciplined program that aligns with project calendars and budgets.

Qualifications

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

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 / inspection

Client-facing scheduling

Professional certifications

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a project manager who owns the client relationship and the testing program, from scoping proposals to scheduling crews against pour and earthwork calendars, reviewing reports before they ship, and keeping projects profitable and clients informed.

You will run multiple concurrent projects with real authority and real accountability, with travel to job sites as needed, and operate within a disciplined program that aligns with project calendars and budgets.