Mobile Materials Testing Manager - Field Lab Leader

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401k & ESOP

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Materials Testing Manager to lead a mobile testing laboratory supporting the Transportation Group. You will provide timely testing for soils, concrete, and aggregates, ensuring compliance with project specs and agency standards, while guiding field and preconstruction teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-site coordination. Qualified candidates will have 5–8 years in construction materials testing, supervisory experience, and strong documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or related field with relevant certification or experience.
• Strong communication skills with field crews and management.
• Experience operating or managing laboratory or field-testing programs.
• Experience supporting DOT or municipal/public agency transportation projects.
• Minimum 5–8 years in construction materials testing.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proficient in documentation, reporting and basic computer applications.
• Ability to travel to multiple project sites within the Transportation Group's operating region.
• Valid CDL and driver's license with ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist preconstruction teams with materials testing strategies, schedules, and cost considerations during estimating and planning phases.
• Assist with training field personnel on materials testing requirements, procedures, and documentation expectations.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and ensure safe work practices for all testing activities.
• Coordinate laboratory deployment, setup, and demobilization across multiple project sites as needed.
• Coordinate testing activities with project managers, superintendents, quality managers, and field crews to minimize impacts to production.
• Enforce Sundt safety policies and applicable regulations related to laboratory operations, field testing, and transportation of equipment.
• Ensure materials testing activities comply with contract requirements, owner/agency standards, and Sundt quality management systems.
• Identify nonconforming materials or results and work collaboratively with project teams to support corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and support materials testing technicians assigned to the mobile laboratory, as applicable.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a mobile materials testing laboratory serving active and upcoming transportation projects.
• Perform and oversee field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and aggregates in accordance with project specifications, agency standards, and applicable ASTM/AASHTO procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the testing function.
• Provide technical support to construction and preconstruction teams, including interpretation of test results and constructability input related to materials.
• Review, validate, and distribute test results, reports, and certifications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support audits, inspections, and reviews by owners, agencies, or third-party representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Field testing

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Materials Engineering, or related field

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Materials Testing Manager to lead a mobile testing laboratory supporting the Transportation Group. You will provide timely testing for soils, concrete, and aggregates, ensuring compliance with project specs and agency standards, while guiding field and preconstruction teams.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-site coordination. Qualified candidates will have 5–8 years in construction materials testing, supervisory experience, and strong documentation