CoMET Project Manager — Construction Materials

Raba Kistner, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raba Kistner, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a detailed-oriented Technical Project Manager II - CoMET to lead construction materials testing projects.

You will oversee field observations, testing assignments, data interpretation, and engineering report preparation, while mentoring staff and coordinating with contractors. The role requires PE licensure in Texas, relevant CoMET/geotechnical experience, and strong communication skills to manage budgets and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university required.
• Must possess Professional Engineer’s (PE) license in the State of Texas; if the PE license is obtained from a different state, TX license within six months of hiring.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the CoMET industry with a range of experience in geotechnical services and one (1) to three (3) years of Project Management Experience.
• Possess a competent understanding of construction plans and specifications, as well as good, accepted construction practices to be used in the review of assigned engineering reports and construction documents.
• Possess valid driver’s license in applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements

Responsibilities

• Project Management skills to manage all aspects of CoMET projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate field observations; assignment of laboratory and field tests; interpretation of engineering data and reports.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to staff members.
• Coordinate testing activities with subcontractors and field staff.
• Prepare and review laboratory/testing assignments and client reports for co-signature.
• Travel to project locations as required and manage resources effectively

Skills

Project management

CoMET/CM testing

Geotechnical services

Engineering calculations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license, Texas

Tools

Microsoft Office

ASTM TxDOT USACE standards

Job description

Raba Kistner, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a detailed-oriented Technical Project Manager II - CoMET to lead construction materials testing projects.

You will oversee field observations, testing assignments, data interpretation, and engineering report preparation, while mentoring staff and coordinating with contractors. The role requires PE licensure in Texas, relevant CoMET/geotechnical experience, and strong communication skills to manage budgets and client relationships.