Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k with company match

Medical benefits

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for our Frederick, MD office. You will oversee construction materials testing for commercial and residential land development, leading field staff and coordinating tasks across earthwork, concrete, and steel testing.

The role requires 3–5 years of PM/field experience, a civil engineering or geotechnical background, and client interaction skills. Equal opportunity employer; ESOP and strong benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology preferred.
• 3–5 years of field or project management experience in geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing.
• Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing projects including earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, EIFS, and pavement testing.
• Lead technician staff, coordinate field activities, review results, and ensure compliance with specs.
• Prepare bids/proposals, attend pre-bid meetings, and interface with clients and site teams.
• Conduct on-site inspections (soil bearing, compaction, concrete, steel) and attend client meetings.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology

Tools

ACI

NECEPT

ICC

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 Frederick, 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, EIFS, 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
• Engineer in Training or Registered Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
• 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.

Salary: $65000 - $75000 per year