Head of Engineering and Project Management

Job Description

Job Description NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a motivated CMT Project Manager to join our growing team in our Norcross, GA office (Atlanta metro area). This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Senior Inspector who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position overseeing Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, and Geotechnical Engineering projects.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong technical experience in construction testing and inspections, leadership capabilities, and a desire to grow their project management and client management skills.

Responsibilities:

As a CMT Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from proposal through completion while serving as a technical resource for clients and field staff. Key responsibilities include:

Managing and coordinating Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, and Geotechnical Engineering projects.

Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and technical consultation.

Preparing proposals, budgets, scopes of work, and project deliverables.

Reviewing and managing field, laboratory, and geotechnical reports for accuracy and quality.

Providing mentorship, guidance, and technical oversight to inspectors, technicians, and junior staff.

Coordinating project schedules, personnel, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.

Performing engineering evaluations, data analysis, and report reviews for commercial, industrial, transportation, governmental, retail, and residential projects.

Supporting business development efforts and identifying opportunities for growth with existing and prospective clients.

Performing occasional field inspections and site visits as needed to support project execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

NOVA welcomes candidates from a variety of construction, engineering, and inspection backgrounds, including experienced Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Senior ICC-certified inspectors seeking to transition into project management.

Qualified candidates should possess one or more of the following:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Five (5)+ years of experience in Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, Geotechnical Engineering, or related construction services.

Demonstrated project coordination, leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.

Strong understanding of construction materials testing, special inspections, and applicable building codes.

Multiple ICC Special Inspector certifications highly desired.

Previous experience serving as a Senior Inspector, Lead Inspector, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar leadership role.

Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.

Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA provides Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection services, Facilities and Building Envelope, and Forensic Engineering to the design and construction community in the Columbia MSA. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 19 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.