CMT Project Manager (PE)

ADP, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager – Professional Engineer (PE) to lead testing and inspection projects within our Geotechnical and Materials Testing team.

The role combines engineering judgment with client service, project management, and team development to ensure projects are safe, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing construction materials testing and related engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple CMT, inspection, and related geotechnical projects concurrently.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, contractors, project owners, and design professionals.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and fee estimates.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure is one of Arizona’s fastest‑growing engineering firms, with nearly 250 employees across the state. We’re 100% Arizona owned and managed, which means you’ll never feel like a number here. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services - civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental, and EHS - giving you exposure to many paths and projects.

Alta is big enough to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, and training on advanced technology - yet small enough that you’ll know your team, see your impact, and have leadership that knows you.

We’re proud to be a trusted partner to some of the nation’s largest corporations, developers, and public agencies - helping to build the future, while also protecting it through environmental stewardship and sustainable solutions.

Position Overview:

Alta E&I is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager – Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection team. This position is responsible for managing construction materials testing and special inspection projects from initial scope and proposal development through project completion and closeout.

The CMT Project Manager serves as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders while providing technical oversight to field technicians, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and project staff. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering judgment with project management, client service, and leadership skills to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.

This role is ideal for a Professional Engineer who enjoys balancing technical engineering responsibilities with client relationships, project management, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple construction materials testing, inspection, and related geotechnical projects simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, project owners, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and testing requirements to determine project needs and appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate field technicians, special inspectors, laboratory personnel, and other resources to meet project schedules and client expectations.
• Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, billing, work-in-progress, and overall project financial performance.
• Identify scope changes and additional service opportunities and prepare change orders or supplemental proposals when appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, testing results, deficiencies, schedule changes, and other project-related matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with current clients and projects.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, and responses to requests for proposals.
• Participate in client meetings, preconstruction meetings, industry events, and other business development activities.
• Support invoicing, accounts receivable, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction materials testing, special inspection, geotechnical, or construction-related engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, construction materials testing procedures and applicable industry standards.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and testing results.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why Alta?

See your impact.

How many people can drive by a highway, school, or major company and say, “I helped build that?”

At Alta, every employee can. The work we do is visible in the infrastructure communities rely on every day.

We’re passionate about developing people. Many of our leaders began their journey in entry level positions and worked their way up into management. We invest in you from day one with hands‑on training, paid certifications, and mentorship to help you progress in your career.

Working at Alta means:

• Career mobility: clear paths to grow into leadership roles.
• Multi-disciplinary exposure: civil, survey, geotechnical, materials testing, environmental, EHS, etc.
• Investment in you: ongoing training.
• Culture of belonging: supportive teams where your work is recognized.

Impact you can see: the chance to contribute to projects that define communities.

As an Alta E&I employee you will receive the opportunity to enroll in our company sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability) and 401k plan. You will also receive 7 paid company holidays and accrue up to 10 paid days off. Join us and get a career!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected status. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join our team and help us make a difference in the world by promoting sustainability and protecting our environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT. It is the policy of Alta E&I not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.