Construction Materials Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2024-1470-09

S&ME is seeking a Project Manager with experience in Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspection (SI) projects to join our dynamic team to manage a large, multi-year project located in the Paducah/Calvert City, Kentucky area, and help pursue and manage projects in the Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area. The ideal candidate would reside in or near the Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area and when hired would report to leadership in S&ME's Nashville office. If you're ready to take that next step in your career working on more complex projects, developing stronger technical and project management skills learning from and working alongside a fun and engaging team, then we'd love to talk to you!

As a Construction Materials Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing materials testing and special inspection projects, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance with industry standards. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and laboratory staff to deliver successful projects while upholding our core values and commitment to excellence.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections projects of varying scales, overseeing every phase, including budget allocations, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and ensure their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor a team of professionals and field-based staff in client development and project management, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Client Base Development: Help grow and maintain a local client base and professional network capable of generating sufficient revenue to meet financial objectives.
• Business Development Coordination: Support local business development and marketing efforts to expand market presence and opportunities.
• Cost Estimation and Proposal Management: Generate and review field and laboratory cost estimates and proposals in alignment with project plans, International Building Code (IBC) requirements, and client requests for proposals.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field
• 4 yearsexperience with Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects with at least 1 year of project management experience
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky and Tennessee, or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of the hire date, preferred
• A strong working knowledge of applicable ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards and procedures, and IBC Special Inspections
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including attention to detail

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000 proud employee-owners across 10 states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in construction materials with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.