CMT Project Manager

Randstad USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring a Project Manager to support and grow its Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations in Chesapeake, VA. The role leads CMT projects, coordinates field technicians and inspectors, and drives project success across commercial, industrial, transportation, and public infrastructure projects in Hampton Roads.

We seek a Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, or emerging Project Manager from a geotechnical or CMT consulting background, ready to move into leadership.

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience within a consulting engineering firm.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating technicians, and managing client relationships.
• PE preferred but FE, EIT, PE-eligible candidates, or exceptional CMT professionals with leadership potential will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMT operations, coordinating technicians, inspectors, laboratories, and project execution.
• Manage client relationships with contractors, municipalities, engineers, and project owners.
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Ensure quality delivery of CMT and special inspection services per ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while supporting long-term department growth.

Skills

Geotechnical

CMT experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our client is hiring a Project Manager to support and grow its Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations in Chesapeake, VA. This role will lead CMT projects, coordinate field technicians and inspectors, manage client relationships, oversee project financials, and help drive the success of commercial, industrial, transportation and public infrastructure projects throughout the Hampton Roads region.

The team is seeking a Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, or emerging Project Manager from a geotechnical or CMT consulting firm who is ready to take the next step into leadership. If you enjoy working with clients, mentoring field teams, managing projects, and want a clear path toward operations leadership, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow with one of Virginia's most established engineering consulting firms. PE licensure is preferred but not required for the right candidate with CMT experience.

location: Chesapeake, Virginia

job type: Permanent

salary: $125,000 - 150,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, coordinating technicians, inspectors, laboratories, and project execution.
• Manage client relationships with contractors, municipalities, engineers, and project owners.
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Ensure quality delivery of CMT and special inspection services in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while supporting long-term department growth.

Requirements

• 4-8+ years of Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience within a consulting engineering firm.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating technicians, and managing client relationships.
• PE preferred but FE, EIT, PE-eligible candidates, or exceptional CMT professionals with leadership potential will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Manager
• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Geotechnical
• Construction Material Testing (4 years of experience is preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.