Construction Materials Engineering Technician​/Team Lead

Construction Materials Engineering Technician / Team Lead

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Are you passionate about solving problems, enjoy working outdoors, and ready to help lead and develop others? S&M E is seeking a hardworking, motivated individual to join our Construction Services team in Macon, Georgia, as a Construction Materials Engineering Technician / Team Lead. Join us at S&M E!

At S&M E, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

• Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
• Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
• Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
• Community Impact:Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.

This role combines hands-on construction materials testing with day-to-day team leadership. You will spend much of your time outdoors testing soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials while helping a small team work safely, efficiently, and to S&M E quality standards. As a Team Lead, you will generally supervise two or more employees, with responsibility for no more than 10 team members.

• Project and Document Analysis
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  Comprehend project specifications before fieldwork; precisely document observations and test outcomes related to construction materials, including soil, concrete, asphalt, and other relevant materials.
• Metafield Application
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  Effectively handle data using field and lab information systems.
• Equipment Maintenance
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  Verify that field and laboratory equipment are precise and comply with industry standards.
• Special Inspection Monitoring
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  Adhere to International Building Code (IBC) guidelines for testing and inspecting construction materials.
• Stakeholder Interaction
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  Communicate with supervisors, contractors, and clients to report on project status and address any issues.
• Team Leadership: Lead by example and coach, train, and mentor employees while supporting a positive, safety-focused, and accountable team environment.
• Staffing and Resource Coordination: Partner with the Services Manager, project managers, and other team leaders to assign qualified staff, balance workloads, and support project and office goals.
• Employee Support: Provide feedback, contribute to performance reviews, support recruiting and onboarding, and consult with management and Human Resources on staff-related matters as needed.
• Administrative Oversight: Promptly review and approve team members' timesheets and expense reports, and support employees in obtaining and maintaining required training, licenses, and certifications.

Experience with shifting work hours based on project needs and weather conditions, including early mornings, some Saturdays, and overtime (paid at time-and-a-half).

• You have a High School diploma/GED
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• You have previous experience leading, supervising, training, or mentoring employees; prior managerial experience is preferred
• You can make sound decisions, manage time and deadlines,…