Construction Materials Testing Senior Manager

Kleinfelder; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Senior Manager in Utah to lead project delivery, supervise CMT staff, and drive growth with local clients. The role emphasizes leadership, technical delivery, and cross-team collaboration on complex projects across the Mountain West.

The candidate will develop programs, manage risk and profitability, and ensure quality and safety in all project activities, while mentoring staff and expanding client relationships in a proactive,

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities, prepare technical proposals, and help develop business with clients.
• Deliver technical CMT work and support service delivery in local and national/global projects.
• Maintain high standards of quality, risk management, profitability, client satisfaction, safety, and execution.
• Provide strong technical leadership in construction materials testing and inspections, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Inspire and mentor inspectors and technicians to grow skills and performance.
• Lead project delivery from kickoff to closeout across commercial, industrial, government, energy and institutional projects.
• Oversee on-site laboratory testing and remote operations for coordinated, high-quality results.
• Travel readiness is a plus for the role.

Job description

An Insight Global client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Construction Materials Testing Senior Manager to support and drive growth in Utah. Do you want to work with a successful team with a growing backlog in support of some of the most important and challenging projects in Utah? Do you thrive in a positive, proactive, and performance-based environment? We are poised to expand our Utah team and is actively seeking the right candidate to support this effort. This position is primarily responsible for project management, business development, supervision of well-trained inspection/testing staff and CMT professionals, collaborating with our professional staff, and actively working with clients to deliver repeat business of complex programs/projects throughout the Mountain West. The successful applicant will have the ability and desire to build strong client programs and project teams while working collaboratively to fulfill the firm's needs and provide technical support and leadership. Additionally, the successful applicant will have local knowledge of the industry and the demonstrated ability to lead and develop programs. This applicant will engage local staff to execute the Construction Services business plan, provide consistent, high quality, professional Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) and construction support services in accordance with our clients guidance principles (mission, vision, values) and commensurate with expectations established for quality, risk management, profitability, client service, safety, and timely delivery.

Position Responsibilities:

• As a practice builder/doer seller, identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active role in the development of business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Combine exceptional technical delivery with strategic business development to expand our footprint in local markets while supporting national and global clients with confidence and agility.
• Uphold a high standard of professional service rooted in quality, risk management, profitability, client satisfaction, safety, and reliable execution.
• Provide strong technical leadership in construction materials testing and special inspection services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all deliverables.
• Inspire, mentor, and guide a team of inspectors and technicians—supporting their growth, sharpening their skills, and elevating overall team performance.
• Take charge of every phase of project delivery—from kickoff to closeout—across a dynamic mix of commercial, industrial, government, energy, and institutional projects.
• Oversee remote operations, including on-site laboratory testing, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality results.
• Travel readiness is a plus and adds to the excitement of the role.