Materials Testing Project Manager - Lead Geotech & Growth

Alta EI; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure (Alta E&I) in Tempe, AZ, seeks a driven Construction Materials Testing Project Manager to join its Geotechnical team. The ideal candidate holds an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with a solid geotechnical or materials testing background and proven project management experience from conception to completion.

The role blends technical leadership and client-facing duties, emphasizing safety, quality, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of geotechnical, materials testing or construction engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, gInt, or AutoCAD.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and standards for all projects.
• Manage a small staff, interact with clients and deliver weekly reports on materials testing and inspections.
• Independently perform projects or segments of larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations and modifications.
• Prepare proposals and reports for varying project complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Participate in marketing, sales, and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

gInt

AutoCAD

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

gInt

AutoCAD

Job description

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure (Alta E&I) in Tempe, AZ, seeks a driven Construction Materials Testing Project Manager to join its Geotechnical team. The ideal candidate holds an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification with a solid geotechnical or materials testing background and proven project management experience from conception to completion.

The role blends technical leadership and client-facing duties, emphasizing safety, quality, and timely reporting.