Construction Materials Department Manager

Title: Construction Materials Department Manager Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a MUST HAVE Status: Full-Time Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Base Salary - USD $85,000 to $100,000 Job Description: 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. Qualifications: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college/university; MS in Civil Engineering is preferred Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a MUST HAVE At least 8 years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading, and supervising construction materials testing. Will accept 4 years of experience + military background 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. Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required] BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 8+ years of related engineering experience or 4 years of experience + military backgroundCandidate Details7+ to 10 years experience Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with a BS in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in construction materials testing, field/lab operations, and team leadership. They have strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and quality control, along with proven skills in managing budgets, staff, and project performance. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential, as well as a commitment to safety and engineering best practices. Military experience may substitute for some requirements.

Created: 2026-03-04