Construction Materials Testing Manager

Location: Detroit, MI

LVI Associates is partnering with a well-established engineering consulting and testing firm seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager to lead and grow its Construction Materials Testing and Inspection department in the Detroit area.

With nearly six decades of success, this organization has built a strong reputation across construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure services. The firm serves a diverse client base across transportation, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, municipal, and energy sectors.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CMT professional to step into a department leadership role with significant autonomy, visibility, and a clear pathway toward future ownership within the business.

• Lead and manage the Construction Materials Testing and Inspection department.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop field technicians, inspectors, and laboratory personnel.

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, utilization, and department performance.

• Ensure testing and inspection services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.

• Review technical reports and project documentation for accuracy and quality.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

• Serve as a key point of contact for contractors, developers, municipalities, and engineering clients.

• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow the department.

• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ACI, ICC, MDOT, and project-specific requirements.

• Provide technical oversight for:

  • Concrete testing and inspection

  • Soils testing and compaction control

  • Asphalt testing

  • Aggregate testing

  • Structural steel inspection

  • Special inspections
    
    

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or a related field.

• 8 years of Construction Materials Testing and Inspection experience.

• Previous experience managing technicians, inspectors, or project teams.

• Strong understanding of construction testing procedures and industry standards.

• Proven project management and client-facing experience.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Valid driver's license.
  
  

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• ACI certifications.

• ICC certifications.

• MDOT certifications.

• Experience managing laboratory operations.

• Previous business development experience.
  
  

Join a company with nearly 60 years of success and an excellent reputation throughout Michigan's engineering and construction industry. The organization continues to support high-profile public and private sector developments across the region.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of an established department and directly influence its strategy, growth, staffing, and long-term success.

Projects span transportation, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, municipal, and energy markets, providing exposure to a wide variety of challenging and impactful work.

The company is committed to developing future leaders and offers a clearly defined progression path. For the right individual, there is a realistic opportunity to participate in ownership/equity opportunities in the near future.

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus potential

• Comprehensive medical benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Generous PTO package

• Professional development and certification support

• Vehicle allowance and/or mileage reimbursement

• Future ownership/equity opportunity

If you are a Construction Materials Testing leader looking to take the next step in your career and build a department within a respected and growing engineering organization, we encourage you to apply.