Construction Materials Testing Department Manager

About the role

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is an established and diverse company founded in 1881. As a minority-owned business, F&R offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a positive work environment that prioritizes mutual respect and employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Leads team of staff of engineers, project managers and technicians to provide client service on multiple and unrelated project deadlines.
• Develops and manages technician and project schedules and budgets.
• Provides oversight of all construction materials testing and lab management projects/work undertaken.
• Oversees and maintains assigned project profitability and client satisfaction in keeping with F&R goals.
• Authors and/or reviews technical reports and letters.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria during the execution of engineering services.
• Takes lead on development of proposals to win profitable projects throughout the assigned region.
• Mentors/manages junior and senior CMT field and laboratory staff, and supervision of PM's and field technicians.
• Serves as lead project manager on higher profile projects in addition to providing oversight to junior level staff.
• Participates in the hiring process of new engineers, technicians, and special inspectors.
• Organizes requirements and upkeep of lab accreditations and staff/technician certifications.
• Performs staff and technician evaluations, helping to set and aid in achieving goals.
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related fields.
• PE License required, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 5+ years of construction materials testing and inspections desired.
• Progressive experience leading teams to meet organizational/departmental goals.
• Experience with developing clients in multiple markets.
• Must be a team leader who can lead growth and success through F&R values.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Willing to participate in and pass F&R's pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record screening.
• Ability to continuously sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift less than 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and radiation.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver's license with good-standing driving record.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in construction materials testing and inspection techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• In-House continuous training.
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Company-observed paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K retirement.
• Company Cell Phone Usage.
• Use of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.