CMT Department Manager - Baltimore, MD
Overview:
We are partnered with a growing Geotechnical & CMT firm who are seeking an experienced and driven Construction Materials Testing Division Manager to lead their CMT operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical background in materials testing and a passion for team development, operational excellence, and client success.
Key Responsibilities:
🔧 Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations of field and lab testing services (soil, concrete, asphalt, foundations, etc.)
- Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow efficiency
- Ensure compliance with ASTM, ACI, and other industry standards and regulations
💼 Financial Oversight
- Full P&L responsibility for the division
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and revenue targets
- Monitor project margins and implement cost control measures
👥 Team Management
- Hire, train, and mentor technicians, project managers, and lab staff
- Set performance goals and support professional development and certifications
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
🤝 Client & Project Engagement
- Serve as the main point of contact for CMT clients
- Oversee proposals, scopes of work, and technical reporting
- Ensure high-quality deliverables and maintain strong client relationships
🧪 Technical Quality & Compliance
- Review and approve test results, reports, and lab data
- Enforce QA/QC standards and maintain lab accreditations
- Promote and uphold company safety policies
📈 Strategic Growth & Business Development
- Collaborate with leadership on growth strategies and division goals
- Identify new business opportunities and support marketing efforts
- Represent the company at industry events and client meetings
Qualifications:
- 7+ years experience in construction materials testing and team leadership
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and testing procedures
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., NICET, ACI)
- PE license required
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