Construction Materials Testing Department Manager

Tetra Tech; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing Department Manager for our Orlando, Florida office.

You will lead an established team providing testing, inspections, and QA services to diverse public and private clients in Central Florida. The role oversees daily operations, business development, and department profitability while upholding Ardaman's reputation for technical excellence and responsive service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Familiarity with construction materials testing, special inspections, laboratory operations, or quality assurance programs.
• Experience working with public-sector and/or private-sector development and construction projects.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development efforts preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Orlando CMT Department.
• Supervise and mentor technical, laboratory, and field personnel.
• Monitor staffing levels, workload distribution, utilization, and project schedules.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients and public agencies.
• Prepare and review proposals, budgets, scopes of work, and contracts.
• Support business development activities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee laboratory operations and quality management procedures.
• Review project reports, test results, and technical deliverables.
• Monitor department financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and accounts receivable.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and client service.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, environmental, and special inspection staff to provide integrated project solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Quality assurance programs

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the southeastern U.S. Over our history, we have worked on more than 150,000 projects throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and worldwide. This vast list of project experience includes services for virtually every type of public and private client associated with industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING (CMT) DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Career opportunity available for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department Manager in our Orlando, Florida branch office. The successful candidate will lead an established department providing construction materials testing, special inspections, and quality assurance services for a diverse client base that includes municipalities, counties, utilities, educational institutions, transportation agencies, industrial clients, developers, contractors, and private owners throughout Central Florida.

The Orlando office maintains a strong portfolio of continuing services contracts and long-standing client relationships, providing a stable workload across public infrastructure, commercial, industrial, institutional, and private development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, growth, and profitability of the department while maintaining Ardaman's reputation for technical excellence and responsive client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Orlando CMT Department.
• Supervise and mentor technical, laboratory, and field personnel.
• Monitor staffing levels, workload distribution, utilization, and project schedules.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients and public agencies.
• Prepare and review proposals, budgets, scopes of work, and contracts.
• Support business development activities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee laboratory operations and quality management procedures.
• Review project reports, test results, and technical deliverables.
• Monitor department financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and accounts receivable.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, professionalism, and client service.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, environmental, and special inspection staff to provide integrated project solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Familiarity with construction materials testing, special inspections, laboratory operations, or quality assurance programs.
• Experience working with public-sector and/or private-sector development and construction projects.
• Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development efforts preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, personnel, and client relationships in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Why Ardaman?

Ardaman maintains a strong portfolio of continuing services contracts with municipalities, counties, utilities, educational institutions, transportation agencies, and other public-sector clients. This provides a stable workload, long-term client relationships, and excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• much more

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.

We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.