Construction Materials Project Manager

Construction Materials Project Manager

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to take the lead on complex projects, grow your technical expertise, and mentor the next generation of professionals, all while working closely with clients and project teams? In this role, you'll have a direct impact on project quality, client relationships, and the continued growth of our local office.

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Construction Materials Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in Charleston, South Carolina
. Are you ready to contribute your knowledge and expertise to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

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As a Construction Materials Project Manager
, you will play a central role in delivering high‑quality construction materials testing, special inspections, and technical project support across a wide range of projects. You'll coordinate field assignments, evaluate data, prepare professional reports and proposals, and mentor junior staff. Your expertise in soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt testing will support both successful project delivery and the continued growth of the office.

• Field Data Collection & Site Characterization: Coordinate and execute field exploration activities, identify risks to data quality, recommend scope adjustments, and assign laboratory testing based on recovered samples.
• Construction Observations & Special Inspections: Perform routine construction and site observations, document field findings, and train junior staff on inspection procedures for soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Technical Computations & Data Verification: Conduct routine to moderately complex technical calculations, mentor junior staff in computational tasks, and review laboratory data for accuracy and trends.
• Report & Proposal Development: Prepare professional reports and daily field documentation, assist in proposal development through site visits and document review, and draft scopes of work under senior staff guidance.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Participate in client meetings, support business development initiatives, engage in local professional organizations, and contribute to internal marketing and growth activities.

We're looking for a candidate who thrives in a role that blends hands‑on fieldwork with analytical problem‑solving and direct client interaction. The ideal person brings strong technical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while contributing positively to a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management or a similar technical field required, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in project management of construction materials testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt
• Certifications/Professional Licensure-Registrations: Active industry‑related certifications such as:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I;
    Strength Testing Technician;
    Laboratory Technician
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Excellent business and technical writing skills
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must be able to effectively lead teams with varying responsibilities and tasks

This role involves hands‑on work in outdoor environments, and with Company‑provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), you'll need to be comfortable with:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough,…