Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Quartet Engineers Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartet Engineers Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager. This on-site role directs CST projects, coordinating field and laboratory activities, scheduling inspections, and ensuring tests meet client and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong project management and leadership skills, experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical environments, and the ability to manage budgets, reports, and client communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical environment.
• Experience coordinating field and lab testing.
• Strong client communication and report writing.
• Ability to lead field and lab staff and manage safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CST projects from planning through completion, coordinating field and laboratory activities.
• Schedule inspections and ensure tests comply with ASTM, ACI, TxDOT and client standards.
• Serve as primary client contact, manage timelines and budgets, and prepare or review technical reports.
• Direct technicians, track samples and test results, and resolve logistical issues.
• Support QA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance and collaborate with geotechnical engineers.
• Monitor project performance and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Expedite coordination

Project management

Inspection skills

Logistics management

Construction materials knowledge

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management

Job description

Company Description

Quartet Engineers Corporation is an A2LA-accredited geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and ESA Phase-I environmental laboratory based in Houston, TX. Founded in 2015, the firm has completed over 1,000 projects for more than 200 clients across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and energy sectors in Greater Houston and East Texas. The company provides field and laboratory testing for concrete, soils, asphalt, and other construction materials, as well as geotechnical engineering services tailored to local soil conditions. Quartet Engineers also delivers lender-ready environmental site assessments and holds multiple accreditations and approvals from organizations such as TxDOT, the City of Houston, Harris County, and the Port of Houston. The team focuses on accurate, timely, and compliant testing and reporting to support successful projects delivered on time and within budget.

Role Description

The Construction Materials Testing Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX. This role oversees construction materials testing projects from planning through completion, including coordinating field and laboratory activities, scheduling inspections, and ensuring tests are performed in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements. The Project Manager serves as the primary contact for clients, manages project timelines and budgets, and prepares or reviews technical reports and documentation. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing technicians, tracking samples and test results, resolving logistical issues, and supporting quality assurance and compliance with A2LA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. The role also involves collaborating with geotechnical engineers, monitoring project performance, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess expeditor and expediting skills to coordinate testing schedules, inspections, and report delivery across multiple projects.
• Candidates should possess project management skills to manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and client communication for construction materials testing projects.
• Candidates should possess inspection skills to oversee field testing activities, verify compliance with standards, and review technician observations and data.
• Candidates should possess logistics management skills to organize sampling, dispatch field crews, manage equipment and materials, and ensure timely transport to the laboratory.
• Strong understanding of construction materials (concrete, soils, asphalt, aggregates) and relevant ASTM, ACI, and TxDOT standards.
• Experience in a construction materials testing, geotechnical, or civil engineering environment, preferably with an accredited laboratory.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client-facing interaction.
• Ability to lead and mentor field and laboratory staff, prioritize tasks, and work safely in active construction environments.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management,