Construction Materials Technician (CMT)

Build Your Career From the Ground Up

Join a fast‑growing team where every day brings something new. We’re hiring entry‑level and experienced professionals for Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, and Geotechnical fieldwork across the Raleigh–Durham area. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance to Tech II or Tech III, this role offers hands‑on experience, industry‑recognized certifications, and a clear path for growth.

If you enjoy being outdoors, solving real‑world problems, and playing a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction projects, this is the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field and laboratory testing to ensure construction materials meet project specifications.
• Conduct soil testing, including grain size analysis, Atterberg Limits, moisture‑density testing, hydrometers, and resistivity testing.
• Test aggregates for grain size, specific gravity, and unit weight.
• Perform concrete testing, including compressive and flexural strength tests, sampling, air content, unit weight, and trial batches.
• Observe and document batch plant operations.
• Conduct Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing, including burn and gradation analysis, Rice testing, and specific gravity.
• Test masonry units for absorption and compressive strength.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors, and engineers to support quality control and project success.

What You Bring

• Interest or experience in construction, engineering, materials testing, or fieldwork.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outdoors and in a hands‑on environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACI, ICC, or NICET certifications (or interest in obtaining them—training support available).
• 2–3+ years of experience in CMT, inspections, or materials testing.
• Experience with soils, concrete, asphalt, or masonry testing.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunities for rapid advancement into Tech II, Tech III, or Special Inspector roles.
• Hands‑on training and support to earn industry‑recognized certifications.
• Work on a wide variety of construction projects across the Triangle.
• A mix of field and lab work, keeping your day dynamic and engaging.
• A team that values mentorship, safety, and professional growth.

Work Environment

You’ll split your time between the field and the laboratory

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.