Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Delmar (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) seeks a Project Manager for the Salisbury, MD office. The role includes managing geotechnical construction materials testing for commercial and residential development, supervising field staff, and coordinating with clients on project scope and bids.

You will prepare bids, attend pre-bid meetings, and conduct on-site inspections (soil, concrete, steel) while supporting the Branch Manager in daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1–3 million.
• Experience estimating labor requirements for various construction projects.
• Some business development experience and ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects.
• On-site project inspections including soil bearing, compaction, concrete, and steel tests; review and direction of technician staff.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Bid/proposal experience

Estimating labor requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

ACI Certification

NECEPT Certification

ICC Certification

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a multi-disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic. We have a demonstrated history of success for the past 35 years. We are 100% employee-owned ESOP and our history of success can be attributed to our motivation employee owner. We believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.

We are seeking a Project Manager in our Salisbury, MD office. Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.

Assignments will include management of construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects. Construction materials testing project duties will include management, coordination, supervision, review, and direction of technician staff for earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, and pavement construction testing. Prepare and submit bids and proposals and attend pre-bid meetings. Efficiently perform on-site project inspections including, but not limited to, soil bearing and compaction tests, concrete, and steel inspections. Meet with clients and attend site meetings, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred.
• Preferred 3-5 years of field or project management experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, or Construction Project Management
• Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1-3 million.
• Experience estimating, specifically determining 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)
• Perform other duties as required to assist the Branch Manager in running a successful operation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k w/company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistance Plan and much more!

Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply for this position.