Department Manager - Construction Materials

Sterling Inspired Staffing.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sterling Inspired Staffing is seeking a Department Manager for Construction Materials in the Fredericksburg, VA area. The role leads a cross functional team of engineers and technicians, manages field services projects and lab operations, and ensures quality and safety compliance across all activities.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license, a civil engineering degree (MS preferred), and 8+ years of related experience with leadership skills to drive performance and business growth.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years in engineering with lab testing, field QA, site grading, and supervising materials testing.
• 2+ years people management experience (military background acceptable).
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards, and QC procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of proposals, reports, and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the job Department Manager - Construction Materials

Job Description:

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of proposals, reports, and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/university; MS in Civil Engineering is preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a MUST HAVE
• At least 8 years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading, and supervising construction materials testing.
  • Will accept 4 years of experience + military background
• 2 years of people management experience (can be overlooked if military background)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.

ESOP (employee stock ownership program) - 7 years invest, 7 years digest Full Health Benefits with CIGNA Short & Long-Term Disability PTO (based on years of experience, see below) 0 – 4 years – 6 days 4+ – 7 years – 8 days 7+ – 15 years – 12 days 15+ – 20 years – 15 days 20+ years – 18 days 7 Sick Days, can be used however they want Paid Holidays - Big 7