Construction Materials Testing Project Representative

The Thrasher Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

The Thrasher Group seeks a skilled Material Testing Project Representative to support construction projects across multiple locations. This field-focused role centers on quality and timely reporting in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include sampling and testing of concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soil, interpreting plans, and delivering clear written reports. Occasional travel and certification pursuit are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience: Material testing experience highly desirable.
• Safety certifications: OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications highly desirable.
• Technical certifications: ACI or WVDOH testing certifications highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and field testing on construction materials including concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and soil.
• Interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Adapt to varying project locations on a daily basis.
• Communicate findings effectively through clear, accurate written reports.
• Pursue certification courses to continuously build skills and technical knowledge.
• Accommodate periodic out-of-town project stays as needed.

Skills

Field testing

Plan interpretation

Education

OSHA 10 certification

First Aid/CPR certification

ACI / WVDOH testing certification

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Material Testing Project Representative to support our construction projects across multiple locations. This is a field-focused role that is central to the quality and success of our work, and a great fit for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and field testing on construction materials including concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and soil
• Interpret civil construction plans and specifications
• Adapt to varying project locations on a daily basis
• Communicate findings effectively through clear, accurate written reports
• Pursue certification courses to continuously build skills and technical knowledge
• Accommodate periodic out-of-town project stays as needed

What You'll Bring

Experience: Material testing experience highly desirable

Safety certifications: OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications highly desirable

Technical certifications: ACI or WVDOH testing certifications highly valuable

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• company-paid short- and long-term disability
• $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company
• We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.
• We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses.
• Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym, and race entry fees.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture that's been building communities across the Mid-Atlantic for over 40 years.

The Thrasher Group conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks on all applicants who accept offers of employment. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.