Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager supports the management of construction materials testing and engineering projects from initiation through completion. This role coordinates project activities, communicates with clients and contractors, tracks budgets and schedules, assists with proposals and reports, and ensures that project deliverables meet established quality standards. The individual works closely with senior Project Managers to monitor project progress, support business operations, and develop the technical and leadership skills required to grow into a full Project Manager and eventually senior Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing construction materials testing and engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Manage project schedules and staffing assignments to ensure appropriate field and laboratory coverage.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and project milestones, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with field technicians and laboratory teams to support testing, inspections, and reporting.
• Ensure project deliverables meet industry standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret technical data and engineering reports related to geotechnical investigations and construction materials testing.
• Support change order management, including documentation and schedule adjustments.
• Assist with construction materials testing coordination for commercial construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets and performance, including labor, expenses, and overall project profitability.
• Track and report on financial metrics, and assist with invoicing and contract administration.
• Support financial reporting activities by providing accurate project cost and performance data.
• Prepare and assist with project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Support business development efforts by participating in networking activities and helping to develop strategies to grow existing accounts and secure new business.
• Assist with contract negotiations and project procurement efforts under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to project scheduling, including sequencing of work and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Participate in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and client communications.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients to support project success and client satisfaction.
• Engage in hands-on learning and mentorship activities to develop technical, operational, and client-facing skills.
• Support a collaborative team environment by sharing information, assisting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing project schedules and staffing assignments.
• Ability to track deadlines, deliverables, and project milestones with strong attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with field technicians and laboratory teams.
• Familiarity with geotechnical engineering investigations and reporting.
• Knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and quality requirements related to construction and materials testing.
• Ability to review and interpret technical data and engineering reports.
• Experience with change order management and project scheduling in a construction context.
• Understanding of construction materials testing and its role in commercial construction projects.
• Strong project management, construction, and construction management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external clients.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage competing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction materials testing (CMT), including testing procedures and reporting.
• Familiarity with testing and inspection of concrete, soils, asphalt, steel, and special inspections.
• Ability to interpret field and laboratory testing data and relate results to project requirements.
• Understanding of construction processes and industry standards for commercial construction.
• Experience monitoring project budgets and performance, including tracking labor, expenses, and profitability.
• Experience assisting with invoicing, contract administration, and financial reporting activities.
• Exposure to business development and proposal management, including preparing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and project procurement efforts.
• Interest in developing strategies to grow existing accounts and secure new business.
• Motivation to pursue a defined career path toward Project Manager and senior Project Manager roles.
• Willingness to learn from hands-on mentorship provided by experienced engineering and project management professionals.

Work Environment

The role offers a combination of office, laboratory, and field-based work, providing exposure to a wide variety of engineering and construction projects. The Project Manager interacts frequently with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients in a collaborative and professional setting. The environment is fast-paced, with responsibility for managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to changing priorities. The position involves occasional travel to construction sites throughout the region and regular interaction with field and laboratory operations. Work is primarily conducted in a professional office setting, complemented by regular field exposure to active construction and testing environments. Hours may occasionally include early mornings or extended days based on project demands. The organization provides a stable and growing platform with long-term career opportunities, strong leadership support, and a culture that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and making a direct impact on project success and client satisfaction.