This full-time in-person position will include working as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager for projects in the Chicago market. There will also be opportunities to work with Structural Engineer clients in the materials evaluation of existing structures and on Geotechnical Investigations including in the field, performing high tech in-situ testing with equipment such as the Texam Pressuremeter. Duties will be split approximately 70% CMT Project Manager and 30% Engineering. The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include soliciting and bidding on new projects, managing project timelines, supervising inspection processes, ensuring that technicians have the tools to be successful on their projects, liaising with clients, and optimizing logistics for construction materials testing. The Project Manager will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Being a small business, it is expected that duties will be broad and may shift quickly depending on immediate needs.
Qualifications
5 years minimum experience in the Construction Industry.
IL Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Strong expertise in Project Management, including bidding, planning, execution, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables.
Possess an ACI Grade 1 Field Technician certification or the ability to obtain quickly.
Experience with Expediting and Logistics Management to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and resources.
Good communication skills and outgoing nature, interested in cultivating long-term client relationships and responding quickly to Client communications.
Relevant capabilities in Inspection processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Additional skills in team collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
Proficiency in software and tools, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in the construction or related industry being advantageous.
As FTL is a signatory to the IUOE Local 150, an understanding of Union labor is beneficial.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of Construction experience