Project Manager/Senior Special Inspector-Wilsonville/Portland OR

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30 offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, coordinate, and perform daily field inspections to verify construction work complies with project plans, specifications, and applicable codes and standards
• Serve as the primary on-site representative for quality assurance, ensuring workmanship, materials, and installation methods meet contract requirements and industry best practices
• Assign, direct, and mentor inspectors and technicians; review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company and client standards
• Prepare, review, and approve daily inspection reports, test reports, and project documentation; ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping of all field activities
• Identify non-conforming work, document deficiencies, and coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to drive resolution and corrective actions
• Review construction plans, shop drawings, and submittals; provide constructability and compliance feedback prior to and during construction
• Coordinate and oversee materials testing, special inspections, and third-party services; validate results and maintain testing logs and documentation
• Act as liaison between clients, contractors, engineers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication, issue resolution, and alignment on project objectives
• Monitor construction schedules, progress, and productivity; identify risks to budget, schedule, or quality and proactively recommend mitigation strategies
• Support project management functions including scope tracking, budget awareness, invoicing support, and change management
• Participate in project meetings, provide status updates, and advise clients on quality, safety, and compliance matters
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements; escalate critical issues and stop-work conditions when necessary. 
• Perform quantity tracking, field measurements, and assist in pay applications and project closeout documentation
• Conduct final inspections and support project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, and turnover documentation
• Contribute to business development efforts, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities within the Portland market

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to work some weekends and occasional overtime.
• Must be capable of documenting, preparing and submitting observation data, time and expense data using a smart phone or tablet computer.
• Ability to clearly provide and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete background and motor vehicle record check.
• Must follow Construction Site Safety rules and practices.

Technical Requirements. Candidates must be actively licensed with three (3) or more of the following technical credentials:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector
• ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
• ICC Post-Tensioning Special Inspector
• ICC Welding Special Inspector
• NJDCA Special Inspector License (3 or more of the Following)
• Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
• Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector
• Structural Welding Special Inspector
• Pre-Stressed Concrete Special Inspector
• Exterior Insulation Finish (EIFS) Special Inspector
• Mass Timber Construction Special Inspector

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.