Construction Materials Department Manager

Pay Rate: USD $85,000 to $100,000

Summary:

• Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Status: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of proposals, reports, and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a MUST HAVE.
• Minimum 8 years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading, and supervising construction materials testing.
• 2+ years of people management experience (can be overlooked if military background).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management.

Preferred Skills:

• MS in Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in military background may substitute for some requirements.