
Construction Materials Testing Project Manager - Northern New Jersey
Required skills
- construction materials testing
- project management
- earthwork
- concrete
- foundation
- masonry
- steel
- EIFS
- pavement
- bids
Nice to have
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Engineer in Training
- Registered Professional Engineer
- business development
- field staff management
Role summary
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA), a 35-year-old, employee-owned ENR Top 500 engineering firm, seeks a dependable, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Project Manager for its Northern New Jersey office. The role involves managing construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects, including supervising technician staff for various construction types (earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, EIFS, pavement). Responsibilities include preparing bids and proposals, conducting on-site inspections, and meeting with clients. A Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred, along with 3-5 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, or Construction Project Management. Experience managing a project backlog of $1-3 million, estimating labor requirements, and managing construction/field staff are also valued.
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a multi-disciplined ENR Top 500 engineering firm with 20 offices in the mid-Atlantic. We have a demonstrated history of success for the past 35 years. We are 100% employee-owned ESOP and our history of success can be attributed to our motivation employee owner. We believe in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.
We are seeking a Project Manager in our Northern New Jersey office. Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
Assignments will include management of construction materials testing services for commercial and residential land development projects. Construction materials testing project duties will include management, coordination, supervision, review, and direction of technician staff for earthwork, concrete, foundation, masonry, steel, EIFS, and pavement construction testing. Prepare and submit bids and proposals and attend pre-bid meetings. Efficiently perform on-site project inspections including, but not limited to, soil bearing and compaction tests, concrete, and steel inspections. Meet with clients and attend site meetings, as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred.
- Preferred 3-5 years of field or project management experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, or Construction Project Management
- Engineer in Training or Registered Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
- Experience managing a construction project backlog between $1-3 million.
- Experience estimating, specifically determining labor requirements for various types of construction projects.
- Some business development experience is a plus and must be able to interact/communicate with clients.
- Experience managing construction/field staff a plus.
- Specialty construction testing certifications a plus (ACI, NECEPT, ICC)
- Perform other duties as required to assist the Branch Manager in running a successful operation.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k w/company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Assistance Plan and much more!
Hillis-Carnes is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply for this position.
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