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Construction Materials Project Manager

Job in Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbia

  • Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing (CMT) & Special Inspections

Lead Projects. Build Client Relationships. Drive Operational Excellence.

Are you a construction services professional who enjoys managing projects, leading teams, solving technical challenges, and building trusted client relationships?

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer to lead Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, Geotechnical, and Construction Services projects throughout a growing regional market.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll oversee project delivery, support business growth, mentor technical staff, and help ensure successful outcomes for clients across commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do
Lead Project Delivery
  • Manage multiple active CMT, Special Inspections, Geotechnical, and Construction Services projects from proposal through closeout.
  • Coordinate testing and inspection activities involving soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, structural steel, deep foundations, and related construction materials.
  • Review engineering reports, testing results, inspection documentation, proposals, and technical deliverables.
  • Provide technical leadership and perform QA/QC reviews to ensure project quality and compliance.
Manage Clients & Projects
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, developers, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and fee structures.
  • Monitor project performance including profitability, billing, WIP, and project financial health.
  • Identify scope changes, prepare change orders, and manage additional service requests.
  • Build long-term client relationships through responsiveness, technical expertise, and problem-solving.
Lead Teams & Operations
  • Supervise and coordinate Project Engineers, Field Technicians, Special Inspectors, Laboratory Personnel, and Subcontractors.
  • Allocate resources, manage field coverage, and support workforce planning.
  • Mentor junior engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
  • Conduct site visits and attend client and project meetings.
  • Support operational initiatives related to QA/QC programs, laboratory accreditation, and process improvements.
Support Business Growth
  • Participate in proposals, interviews, project pursuits, and client meetings.
  • Help identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
  • Contribute to the continued growth of the construction services practice.
What We're Looking For
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Progressive experience managing Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, Geotechnical, or Construction Services projects.
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, and project execution.
  • Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Knowledge of ASTM, ACI, ICC, AASHTO, IBC, and DOT standards.
Preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience with Procore, Metafield, Excel, or similar project management platforms.
  • Existing relationships within the engineering, development, construction, or infrastructure markets.
Top Skill Sets
  • Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
  • Special Inspections
  • Project & Budget Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Geotechnical & Construction Services
  • QA/QC Oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Civil Engineering
  • ASTM / ACI / ICC Compliance
  • Business Development & Project Pursuits
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates May Currently Hold Titles Such As
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Project Engineer
  • Construction Services Project Manager
  • CMT Project…
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