CMT Project Lead — Testing & Field Operations

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program. You will scope, price, and schedule crews, review reports, and keep projects profitable while informing clients. This role requires authority and accountability across multiple concurrent projects.

You will need 5+ years in CMT/special inspection, with ICC/NICET/ACI credentials and the credibility to lead field teams under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CMT, special inspection, or construction quality control with credentials.
• Ability to schedule and manage client-facing activities under tight deadlines.
• Credentials (ICC, NICET, ACI) and credibility with field crews.

Responsibilities

• Scope and price testing and inspection programs.
• Schedule field and lab 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

Scheduling

Client-facing

Budgeting

Education

ICC certification

NICET certification

ACI certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program. You will scope, price, and schedule crews, review reports, and keep projects profitable while informing clients. This role requires authority and accountability across multiple concurrent projects.

You will need 5+ years in CMT/special inspection, with ICC/NICET/ACI credentials and the credibility to lead field teams under deadline pressure.