Construction Materials Testing Project Representative

The Thrasher Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional registrations support

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Charleston, West Virginia is seeking a skilled Material Testing Project Representative to support our construction projects across multiple locations. This field-focused role centers on quality and success, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform sampling and field testing of concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and soil; interpret plans; adapt to changing locations; and report findings in clear written reports while pursuing relevant

Qualifications

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

Sampling

Plan interpretation

Tools

ACI certification

WVDOH certification

Job description

Location: Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA

Job Id:420

# of Openings:1

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $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 fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.