Construction Materials Testing PM - Northern NJ (ESOP)

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

ESOP

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. seeks a Project Manager in its Northern New Jersey office. You will oversee construction materials testing for land development, coordinating technicians and directing inspections for earthwork, concrete, foundations, and steel.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in geotechnical engineering or CMT, with a background in bids/proposals and client interaction; an EIT/PE is a plus. Join a 100% ESOP firm offering growth and stability in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology preferred.
• 3–5 years field or project management experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, or construction project management.
• Engineer in Training or Registered Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
• Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1–3 million.
• Experience estimating labor requirements for various types of construction projects.
• Some business development experience is a plus and must be able to interact/communicate with clients.
• Experience managing construction/field staff a plus.
• Specialty construction testing certifications a plus (ACI, NECEPT, ICC).

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects.
• Coordinate, supervise, review, and direct technician staff for earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, EIFS, and pavement testing.
• Prepare and submit bids and proposals and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Perform on-site project inspections including soil bearing/compaction tests, concrete, and steel inspections.
• Meet with clients and attend site meetings as necessary.
• Assist the Branch Manager in running a successful operation.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Bid/proposal development

Field project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Geology

Tools

ACI certification

NECEPT certification

ICC certification

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. seeks a Project Manager in its Northern New Jersey office. You will oversee construction materials testing for land development, coordinating technicians and directing inspections for earthwork, concrete, foundations, and steel.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in geotechnical engineering or CMT, with a background in bids/proposals and client interaction; an EIT/PE is a plus. Join a 100% ESOP firm offering growth and stability in a fast-paced setting.