Senior CMT Project Lead: Field & Client Ops

Construction Material Testing; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a seasoned Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program. You will scope proposals, schedule crews against pour and earthwork calendars, review reports before shipment, and keep projects profitable while informing clients.

You’ll run multiple concurrent projects with real authority and accountability, manage budgets and invoicing inputs, and grow accounts through reliable delivery and clear communication across field crews and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CMT, special inspection, or construction QC experience.
• Scheduling and client-facing fluency under deadline pressure.
• Certifications (ICC, NICET, ACI) and credibility with field crews.

Responsibilities

• Scope and price testing and inspection programs.
• Schedule field and laboratory resources against construction calendars.
• Review daily reports and resolve failing-test conversations quickly.
• Manage budgets, invoicing inputs, and client communication.
• Grow accounts through delivered reliability.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Scheduling

Budget control

Quality control

Tools

ICC NICET ACI certifications

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a seasoned Project Manager to own client relationships and the testing program. You will scope proposals, schedule crews against pour and earthwork calendars, review reports before shipment, and keep projects profitable while informing clients.

You’ll run multiple concurrent projects with real authority and accountability, manage budgets and invoicing inputs, and grow accounts through reliable delivery and clear communication across field crews and leadership.