Geotechnical or Construction Materials Project Manager - S&ME, Inc.

Construction Materials Senior Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2023-1800-42

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services since 1973. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in Duluth, Georgia

Job Snapshot:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will work under the direction of the Construction Services Operations Manager, serve as Senior Project Manager for medium to large Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects in the Atlanta market.

Responsibilities can include:

• Mentoring other professionals and technician staff in client development and project management
• Developing and maintaining a local client base capable of providing sufficient revenue to achieve financial objectives established during annual business planning
• Coordination of local and regional business development and marketing efforts
• Generating and/or reviewing field and laboratory cost estimates and proposals in accordance with project plans and specifications, International Building Code (IBC) requirements, and client-provided requests for proposals
• Preparing documentation of (and mentoring staff in performing) field activities, observations, and testing on construction projects, and their conformance with (or deviation from) project plans and specifications
• Daily use of Metafield®, and/or other field and laboratory information management systems, for recording and reporting field observations and testing results
• Development of relationships with peers in the local engineering and construction communities through participation in local professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Associated General Contractors (AGC), and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 10 + years of experience in Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections
• Professional Engineer(PE) in Georgia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards and procedures, IBC Special Inspections, and geotechnical recommendations in and around the Atlanta area
• Working knowledge of equipment maintenance and calibrations for compliance with AASHTO Accreditation Program requirements (including internal and external audits); ICC, ACI, and NICET employee certification programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Why S&ME:

Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.

Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/857957136 to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.