Construction Materials Testing Project Manager - Frederick, MD

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401k with company match

ESOP

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction materials testing for commercial and residential land development projects.

You will manage, coordinate, supervise technician staff, review work, and direct testing for earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, EIFS, and pavement. Responsibilities include preparing bids and proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, performing on-site inspections, meeting clients, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred.
• 3–5 years of field or project management experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, or Construction Project Management.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required.
• Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1–3 million.
• Experience estimating labor requirements for various construction projects.
• Business development experience and client communication skills a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

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

Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply for this position.