Construction Materials Department Manager (Fredericksburg, VA)

Title: Construction Materials Department Manager
Status: Full-Time
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Salary: starting at $85,000 and up depending on experience
Bonus: potential signing bonus; annual incentive bonus based on branch profitability & growth
Relocation: available on a case-by-case
Visa: some supported

Our client is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group. As the Construction Materials Department Manager, you will oversee Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, field/lab technicians, project deliverables, quality control, and contribute to business growth.

• 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.

• 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.

Department: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
This is a management position
This is a full-time position