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Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
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Who we’re looking for:
F&R is seeking a highly motivated CMT Department Manager for our Dulles, Virginia office. The Department Manager will coordinate the efforts of other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, and sub-consultants to deliver results that ensure our goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations on every project.
What you’ll be doing
Including but not limited to:
- Leads team of staff of engineers, project managers and technicians to provide client service on multiple and unrelated project deadlines.
- Develops and manages of technician and project schedules and budgets.
- Provides oversight of all construction materials testing and lab management projects/work undertaken.
- Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals.
- Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters.
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services.
- Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable projects throughout the assigned region.
- Mentors/manages junior and senior CMT field and laboratory staff, and supervision of PM's and field technicians.
- Shares responsibility to meet the branches’ business development, marketing and proposal goals.
- May serves as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff.
- Participates in the hiring process of new engineers, technicians, and special inspectors.
- Organizes requirements and upkeep of lab accreditations and staff/technician certifications.
- Performs staff and technician evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals.
- Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related fields.
- PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 5 years of construction materials testing and inspections desired.
- Progressive experience leading teams to meet organizational/departmental goals.
- Experience with developing clients in multiple markets.
- Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through R&R values.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent attention to details.
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record screening
- Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk.
- Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
- Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
- Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and radiation.
- Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver's license with good-standing driving record.
- Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
Check out our Perks Benefits:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.