On-Site Construction Materials Testing Project Lead

Quartet Engineers Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartet Engineers Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager. This on-site role directs CST projects, coordinating field and laboratory activities, scheduling inspections, and ensuring tests meet client and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong project management and leadership skills, experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical environments, and the ability to manage budgets, reports, and client communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical environment.
• Experience coordinating field and lab testing.
• Strong client communication and report writing.
• Ability to lead field and lab staff and manage safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CST projects from planning through completion, coordinating field and laboratory activities.
• Schedule inspections and ensure tests comply with ASTM, ACI, TxDOT and client standards.
• Serve as primary client contact, manage timelines and budgets, and prepare or review technical reports.
• Direct technicians, track samples and test results, and resolve logistical issues.
• Support QA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance and collaborate with geotechnical engineers.
• Monitor project performance and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Expedite coordination

Project management

Inspection skills

Logistics management

Construction materials knowledge

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management

Job description

Quartet Engineers Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager. This on-site role directs CST projects, coordinating field and laboratory activities, scheduling inspections, and ensuring tests meet client and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong project management and leadership skills, experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical environments, and the ability to manage budgets, reports, and client communications