Construction Materials Testing Lead (CMT Dept)

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-House continuous training

Comprehensive group medical insurance,

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company–observed paid holidays

401K retirement

Company Cell Phone

Usage of company vehicle when visiting

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) in Chesapeake, VA seeks a CMT Department Manager to lead engineers, technicians and inspectors, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction. You will mentor staff and drive growth across markets while delivering high‑quality testing services.

Requirements include a PE license (or within 1 year), a BS in construction management or civil engineering, and 5+ years leading materials testing teams. Travel and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related fields.
• PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 5+ years of construction materials testing and inspections desired.
• Progressive experience leading teams to meet organizational/departmental goals.
• Experience with developing clients in multiple markets.
• Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through R&R values.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record screening
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and radiation.
• Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver's license with good-standing driving record.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Leads team of staff of engineers, project managers and technicians to provide client service on multiple and unrelated project deadlines.
• Develops and manages of 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 serves 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, technicians, and special inspectors.
• Organizes requirements and upkeep of lab accreditations and staff/technician certifications.
• Performs staff and technician evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals.
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) in Chesapeake, VA seeks a CMT Department Manager to lead engineers, technicians and inspectors, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure client satisfaction. You will mentor staff and drive growth across markets while delivering high‑quality testing services.

Requirements include a PE license (or within 1 year), a BS in construction management or civil engineering, and 5+ years leading materials testing teams. Travel and background checks are required.