Senior Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder’s Construction Services team is seeking a Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Project Manager II in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on leading a local CoMET services team, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and technical leadership.

The candidate should have 7–8 years in materials testing or related engineering services, with 4–5 years in project management and 1–2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 7-8 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering service.
• 4-5 years of project-related experience with direct client interaction.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory position overseeing field engineers and technicians.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of special inspections and materials testing for projects of varying size.
• Review plans to develop estimates, define scope, timelines and budgets.
• Lead safety efforts and ensure safe work practices.
• Mentor and develop staff in field and office settings.
• Develop detailed project plans to ensure task completion and deliverables.
• Support marketing and client outreach to secure new work.
• Coordinate with Accounting for invoicing, collections, and change orders.
• Coordinate with Legal on contract review and risk management.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Project management

MS Office

Driver's license

Team supervision

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kleinfelder’s Construction Services team is seeking a Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Project Manager II in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on leading a local CoMET services team, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and technical leadership.

The candidate should have 7–8 years in materials testing or related engineering services, with 4–5 years in project management and 1–2 years in supervision.