Field Materials Testing Supervisor — Lead & Grow (ESOP)

smeinc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with Hs

ESOP: 100% Employee Stock Ownership

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card

$2,000 Referral Bonuses & More

Job summary

S&ME is seeking a Construction Materials Field Supervisor to lead a team of materials testing professionals across multiple project sites in Wilmington, NC. You will ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction while coordinating with project managers and services managers.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and 2+ years of field testing/inspection experience in soil, concrete, masonry, or asphalt. ACI/ICC certifications are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of construction materials testing/inspecting experience (soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt).
• Supervisory or management experience is required.
• Active CM industry certifications such as ACI Field Testing Grade I and ICC Special Inspector are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field staff and assign projects; organize schedules with clients and contractors.
• Coordinate with Services Managers and Project Managers on project progress.
• Train staff in field testing and inspections; oversee certifications; maintain staff certification records.
• Lead safety initiatives; conduct safety meetings; enforce PPE usage and safety protocols.
• Ensure access to proper testing equipment and oversee calibration/maintenance; support QA activities.

Skills

Leadership

Field testing knowledge

Communication

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural/Construction-related field

Tools

ACI Grade I Field Testing

ICC Special Inspector

Job description

S&ME is seeking a Construction Materials Field Supervisor to lead a team of materials testing professionals across multiple project sites in Wilmington, NC. You will ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction while coordinating with project managers and services managers.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and 2+ years of field testing/inspection experience in soil, concrete, masonry, or asphalt. ACI/ICC certifications are required or pursued.