Senior CMT Engineer

Position Overview

Thompson Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineer Construction Materials Testing (CMT) to join our Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Team as a seller-doer. This position is ideal for an experienced Professional Engineer who combines technical expertise in construction materials testing special inspections and quality assurance with a proven ability to develop client relationships generate new business and lead project execution.

The Senior CMT Engineer will be responsible for growing Thompson Engineerings Construction Materials Testing practice by cultivating relationships with contractors developers architects engineers and public agencies while providing technical leadership for complex projects. This role will oversee engineering evaluations testing programs quality assurance services project management and staff development while ensuring exceptional client service and the successful delivery of projects throughout the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors developers architects engineers municipalities and government agencies to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Lead business development initiatives including client meetings networking proposal preparation presentations contract negotiations and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through Thompson Engineerings multidisciplinary services.
• Manage Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection projects from proposal through project closeout ensuring quality profitability schedule and client satisfaction.
• Provide engineering oversight for construction materials testing programs including:
• Soil testing and earthwork evaluation
• Concrete testing and quality assurance
• Asphalt testing and pavement evaluations
• Structural steel inspections
• Masonry inspections
• Deep foundation testing and observation
• Special inspections in accordance with applicable building codes
• Review laboratory and field testing data and provide engineering interpretations and recommendations.
• Prepare engineering reports technical memorandums specifications proposals and construction recommendations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when required and provide engineering judgment regarding material acceptance and construction compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers project managers inspectors technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Monitor project budgets schedules staffing and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM AASHTO ACI ICC DOT and other applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with geotechnical structural civil environmental and transportation engineering teams to provide integrated project solutions.
• Support strategic growth initiatives by expanding Thompson Engineerings CMT services throughout existing and emerging markets.
• Maintain a high standard of quality assurance safety and client service across all assigned projects.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering program

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Construction Materials Testing Special Inspections and Quality Assurance.
• Demonstrated success in business development client relationship management and project management.
• Experience serving energy commercial industrial transportation municipal and infrastructure markets preferred.

Licensure

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Proficient in

• Construction Materials Testing and Quality Assurance
• Geotechnical and construction engineering principles
• ASTM AASHTO ACI ICC and DOT testing standards
• Construction observation and special inspections
• Laboratory and field testing procedures
• Proposal development and project budgeting
• Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
• Construction project management software preferred

Preferred certifications include one or more of the following

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• ICC Special Inspector certifications
• NICET certifications
• Other applicable construction materials testing certifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit and operate a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including occasional overtime.

About Thompson Engineering

Founded in 1953 Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial infrastructure and community development. Our services include drilling materials testing construction inspection chemistry laboratory services engineering design environmental assessments surveying geotechnical studies and construction management.

Today Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines coastlines and transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and completion we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for industrial commercial transportation federal and municipal clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.

Required Experience:

Senior IC