Construction Materials Testing Manager
Quick Summary
Construction Materials Testing Manager leads a team of technicians providing quality assurance and testing oversight for construction materials and infrastructure projects.
Skills & Keywords
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.
You bring to the team
- 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.
- Strong communication skills.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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)
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
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.
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Benefits included
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.
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You are passionate about
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
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- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- 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
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.
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Lincoln, NE
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