Construction Materials Testing Project Manager - Frederick, MD

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Frederick, MD is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction materials testing programs for commercial and residential land development projects. You will supervise field staff, review results, coordinate with clients, and drive project success in a fast-paced environment.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology, 3–5 years of PM or field experience, and knowledge of testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology.
• 3–5 years 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 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.
• Oversee on-site inspections including soil bearing, compaction, concrete, and steel.
• Coordinate, supervise, and review technician staff.
• Prepare bids and proposals; attend pre-bid meetings.
• Meet with clients and attend site meetings as necessary.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Estimating labor

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology

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.