CMT Project Manager — Lead Geotech Projects (ESOP)

S&Me, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision with HSA/FSA

ESOP with 5% company contribution

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO with rollover

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card

$2,000 Referral Bonuses

Job summary

S&ME, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced CMT Project Manager to lead construction materials testing and geotechnical projects from proposal to completion.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage budgets, and coordinate field, laboratory, and technical teams on diverse projects. The ideal candidate has a civil/geotechnical background with 3+ years of project coordination, a strong understanding of ASTM standards, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing or coordinating Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, or Geotechnical Consulting projects.
• Desired industry registrations or certifications (EIT/PE, ACI, ICC, NICET, AWS).
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, client communications, and technical deliverables.
• Strong understanding of ASTM standards and construction quality assurance practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple CMT and geotechnical projects from proposal through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Develop project scopes, fee proposals, work plans, and schedules; lead kickoff meetings and coordinate field, laboratory, and technical teams.
• Review construction documents, specifications, geotechnical reports, testing requirements, and deliverables for accuracy and ASTM compliance.
• Oversee project financial performance including budgeting, invoicing, profitability, and accounts receivable; build strong client relationships.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and inspectors; support growth initiatives in the Chattanooga market.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

ASTM standards

Quality assurance

Leadership

Budgeting & scheduling

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration

ACI Certification

ICC Certification

NICET Certification

AWS Certification

Job description

S&ME, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced CMT Project Manager to lead construction materials testing and geotechnical projects from proposal to completion.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage budgets, and coordinate field, laboratory, and technical teams on diverse projects. The ideal candidate has a civil/geotechnical background with 3+ years of project coordination, a strong understanding of ASTM standards, and excellent communication skills.