Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager at S&ME in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Job description

• Are you a Project Manager seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage technically challenging projects while helping expand our presence throughout Southeast Tennessee.
• Sign-on bonuses may be available for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Manager, you will provide leadership for construction materials testing and geotechnical consulting projects while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Project Leadership & Execution: Manage multiple construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical consulting projects from proposal through completion, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Project Planning & Coordination: Develop project scopes, fee proposals, work plans, and schedules while leading kickoff meetings and coordinating field, laboratory, and technical teams.
• Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance: Review construction documents, specifications, geotechnical reports, testing requirements, and technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with ASTM standards and project specifications.
• Financial & Client Management: Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, invoicing, profitability, and accounts receivable, while building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Team Development & Strategic Growth: Mentor engineers, technicians, and inspectors, champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and collaborate with leadership to support growth initiatives throughout the Chattanooga market.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of industry experience and professional certifications
• You have a minimum of three (3) years of experience managing or coordinating Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, or Geotechnical Consulting projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• International Code Council (ICC)
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• American Welding Society (AWS)
• You have experience managing project budgets, schedules, client communications, and technical deliverables
• You have a strong understanding of ASTM standards and construction quality assurance practices
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Budget management
• Schedule management
• Client communication
• Technical deliverables management
• Understanding of ASTM standards
• Construction quality assurance practices

Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Benefits

• Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
• Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuels our team environment.
• Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
• Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.
• At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!