Construction Materials Project Manager

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

As a Construction Materials Project Manager you will support both Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC offices
. You will manage projects from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, established quality standards, project schedules, and client expectations. You'll guide technical operations, supervise and develop engineering and field personnel, and foster strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and other project partners. Your technical knowledge and leadership will help ensure construction activities meet quality requirements, support structural integrity, and achieve project goals.

By combining project oversight, technical expertise, team development, and client engagement, you'll contribute to successful project outcomes and the continued growth of the organization.

• Project Leadership & Execution:
  Manage CMT and Special Inspection projects through all phases, coordinating budgets, timelines, personnel, and technical resources while ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable IBC requirements.
• Client & Project Coordination:
  Partner with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders through ongoing communication, meetings, and site visits to align expectations, address project needs, and maintain productive relationships.
• Technical Oversight & Mentorship:
  Oversee field inspection activities, verify thorough site documentation, and mentor technicians and engineers to promote accurate testing, quality reporting, and adherence to project standards.
• Reporting, Proposals & Quality Control:
  Oversee the development of technical reports, proposals, scopes of work, and project estimates, ensuring all deliverables meet quality expectations and deadlines.
• Business Development & Industry Relationships:
  Develop long-term client relationships, participate in professional associations such as ASCE, AGC, and ACEC, and support business development efforts to increase market presence and drive revenue growth.

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or a similar Engineering field
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in construction materials testing and inspection
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Current ICC, ACI, and DOT certifications are a plus
• A strong working knowledge of applicable ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards and…