Construction Materials Testing Manager

Job Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Our Construction Materials Team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used in infrastructure and building projects. From concrete and asphalt to soil and aggregates, our team provides essential testing and analysis that support the structural integrity and compliance of construction efforts. The Construction Materials Testing Manager leads and develops a team of technicians and field staff, providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight on a wide range of construction projects. This role ensures that project teams deliver high‑quality construction observation, testing, and documentation in alignment with Olsson’s standards and client expectations. As a CMT Manager, you will be responsible for managing QA/QC processes for construction assignments, reviewing complex technical issues, and serving as a senior advisor on challenging or high‑profile projects. Drawing on advanced experience, this position independently evaluates field conditions, interprets test results, and makes informed recommendations to verify the quality, safety, and compliance of materials and constructed elements. This role plays a key part in ensuring successful project execution by coordinating staffing, maintaining operational efficiency, supporting project managers, and fostering strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Primary Responsibilities Direct, mentor, and support staff on the technical aspects of construction materials testing projects, ensuring effective coordination with all disciplines involved. Plan, implement, and oversee QA/QC processes for construction assignments, ensuring that project deliverables meet Olsson’s standards for accuracy, completeness, and technical excellence. Lead efforts to identify, organize, and deploy technical resources needed to support the group’s workload and project requirements. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, offering consultative guidance and solutions for construction‑related challenges. Continue to build and strengthen subject‑matter expertise in key construction materials and testing areas, contributing to the team’s technical growth. Provide senior‑level review of construction inspection and testing activities, acting as a resource for resolving complex technical issues across multiple projects. Support preparation of project studies by conducting research, performing field and laboratory testing, gathering data, and contributing technical insight as needed. Promote operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance the quality of project outcomes. Supervise, mentor, and review the work of less experienced staff, fostering professional development and consistent performance. May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in a construction‑related field preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a construction‑related field. Preferred certifications:

OSHA 30

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I ATTI Asphalt and Soils National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) I/II ICC certification in one or more of the following categories: Reinforced Concrete, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post‑Tensioned Concrete Nuclear Gauge ADOT‑specific certifications (e.g., Asphalt Level I/II, Soils & Aggregate) Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills. Solid interpersonal and decision‑making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems. Ability to contribute and work well on a team. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and communicate safety expectations to junior staff. Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here . Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Olsson’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability. A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr Olsson Inc.