PE-Licensed CMT PM - Lead Testing & Client Delivery

Alta E&I; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure (Alta E&I) seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager – Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection team. This role manages CMT and inspection projects from scope through closeout, serving as the main client contact and overseeing field crews and lab staff.

This position blends engineering leadership with project management and business development, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction materials testing, special inspection, geotechnical, or construction-related engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, construction materials testing procedures and applicable industry standards.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and testing results.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction materials testing, inspection, and related geotechnical projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, project owners, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and testing requirements to determine project needs and appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate field technicians, special inspectors, laboratory personnel, and other resources to meet project schedules and client expectations.
• Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, billing, work-in-progress, and overall project financial performance.
• Identify scope changes and additional service opportunities and prepare change orders or supplemental proposals when appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, testing results, deficiencies, schedule changes, and other project-related matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with current clients and projects.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, and responses to requests for proposals.
• Participate in client meetings, preconstruction meetings, industry events, and other business development activities.
• Support invoicing, accounts receivable, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Arizona PE license

Job description

Alta Environmental & Infrastructure (Alta E&I) seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager – Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection team. This role manages CMT and inspection projects from scope through closeout, serving as the main client contact and overseeing field crews and lab staff.

This position blends engineering leadership with project management and business development, requiring strong