Construction Materials Testing Department Manager

Default Brand; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Positive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Default Brand is looking for a highly motivated CMT Department Manager for our Chesapeake, Virginia office. This role requires leadership over engineering teams, project management, and a focus on client service. The ideal candidate will manage schedules, budgets, and ensure project quality while mentoring junior staff. Joining us means being part of a team dedicated to exceeding client expectations in a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive compensation and a culture built on mutual respect and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering teams and projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with construction materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians on multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Provide oversight for construction materials testing projects.
• Mentor junior field and laboratory staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Technical report writing

Client service

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: CONST001920

• Full-Time

Locations

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Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

Description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all. Our shared F&R/Employee values include Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Join stability. Apply now!

Who we’re looking for:

F&R is seeking a highly motivated CMT Department Manager for our Chesapeake, Virginia office. The Department Manager will coordinate the efforts of other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, and sub-consultants to deliver results that ensure our goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations on every project.

What you’ll be doing

Including but not limited to:

• Leads team of staff of engineers, project managers and technicians to provide client service on multiple and unrelated project deadlines.
• Develops and manages technician and project schedules and budgets.
• Provides oversight of all construction materials testing and lab management projects/work undertaken.
• Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals.
• Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services.
• Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable projects throughout the assigned region.
• Mentors/manages junior and senior CMT field and laboratory staff, and supervision of PM’s and field technicians.
• Shares responsibility to meet the branches’ business development, marketing and proposal goals.
• May serve as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff.
• Participates in the hiring process of new engineers, technici