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Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Construction Materials Testing Field Manager

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTempe, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum of eight years of experience in a construction-related field.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and communicate safety expectations to junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall technical expertise, lead quality assurance/quality control, develop scopes of services and estimated fees for new materials testing opportunities, direct and manage special inspections and materials testing construction projects, project staff, and budgets, and advise on complex projects.
  • Travel to various job sites and attend meetings with construction teams, assist field technicians, and provide technical guidance to clients during construction.
  • Maintain communication with clients and their project teams and ensure successful completion of special inspections and materials testing projects according to the International Building Code, Department of Transportation standards, and project documents and specifications.
  • Perform field and laboratory testing as necessary to ensure the success of the team.
  • Supervise and lead field staff while performing accurate geotechnical and construction inspection and testing tasks.
  • Review and interpret project plans and specifications and communicate requirements to team members.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, offering consultative guidance and solutions for construction-related challenges.
  • Prepare and submit timely, accurate project summary reports.
  • Assist in developing job work scopes, project estimates, and proposals; provide construction recommendations as needed.
  • Attend client meetings and serve as a resource for problem resolution.
  • Organize and administer preconstruction conferences and other project meetings as required.
  • Work in diverse terrain and weather conditions on sites at various stages of construction.
  • Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards for workers and the public around project sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management experience.
  • Associate degree in a construction-related field.
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade I certification.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • International Code Council (ICC) certification.
  • Nuclear Gauge certification.
  • Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) certification.
  • Applicable Department of Transportation/Roads certifications.

About the Company

Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, NE
Founded
1956

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