Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Manager

Olsson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Manager to lead QA/QC on diverse projects, develop scopes of work and estimates, supervise field staff, and provide technical guidance to clients. You will travel to job sites and manage budgets while adhering to codes.

This role requires eight years in construction related field, strong writing, and certifications such as ACI Grade I and ICC Special Inspector, with DOT/CDOT qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a construction-related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure success of the team.
• Supervise and lead field staff during geotechnical and construction inspection tasks.
• Review and interpret project plans and specifications for team requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients with construction guidance.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
• Assist in developing job work scopes, project estimates, and proposals; provide recommendations.
• Attend client meetings and act as a resource for problem resolution.
• Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and project meetings.
• Work in diverse terrain and weather conditions on active sites.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards for workers and the public.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Field leadership

Education

Associate degree in construction field

Tools

ACI Grade I

ICC Special Inspector

OSHA 30

DOT/CDOT certifications

Job description

Job Description

As a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Manager, you will provide overall technical expertise as part of the team by leading quality assurance/quality control, developing scope of services and estimated fees for new opportunities, directing and managing special inspections and materials testing construction projects, project staff, and budgets, and acting as an advisor on complex projects. You will travel to various job sites and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions to attend meetings with construction teams, assist field technicians, and provide technical guidance to clients during construction.

The CMT Field Manager will maintain communication with clients and project teams and ensure successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects with respect to International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and individual project documents and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure success of the team.
• Supervise and lead field staff while performing accurate geotechnical and construction inspection and testing tasks.
• Review and interpret project plans and specifications and communicate requirements to team members.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, offering consultative guidance and solutions for construction-related challenges.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
• Assist in developing job work scopes, project estimates, and proposals; provide construction recommendations as needed.
• Attend client meetings and serve as a resource for problem resolution.
• Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings as required.
• Work in diverse terrain and weather conditions on sites at various stages of construction.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards for workers and the public around project sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and communicate safety expectations to junior staff.
• Associate degree in a construction-related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field.

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
• ICC Special Inspector certification(s), as applicable
• OSHA 30
• Applicable DOT/CDOT materials testing certifications
• Additional ACI, CAPA, WAQTC, or ICC certifications preferred based on project needs.

Compensation

$77,000 - $101,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.