Construction Materials Testing Field Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Balanced lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Field Manager to lead QA/QC on diverse projects, develop service scopes and fees, manage special inspections and staff, and provide technical guidance to clients in Colorado. The role involves travel, site leadership, and budget oversight.

You will oversee field technicians, review plans, and serve as a technical advisor while ensuring safety and compliance with IBC and DOT standards. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field.
• Associate degree in a construction-related field preferred.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to lead field staff and manage safety.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure success of the team.
• Supervise and lead field staff while performing 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Technical writing

Project management

Safety leadership

8+ years exp

Education

Associate degree in construction-related field

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

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 be responsible for maintaining communication with clients and their project teams and successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects with respect to the requirements of the 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

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.

• Having ownership in the work you do.

• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

• Strong conflict resolution skills.

• Strong technical writing skills.

• Project Management experience preferred.

• The 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

• Nuclear Gauge Safety/Use certification

• OSHA 30

• Applicable DOT/CDOT materials testing certifications

• Additional CAPA, WAQTC, or ICC certifications preferred based on project needs.

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$77,000—$101,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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.

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