Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

The Construction Materials Testing Manager is responsible for leading daily field and laboratory operations and supporting estimating and project management. This role ensures efficient staffing, high-quality deliverables, accurate cost estimating, and disciplined project execution. The CMT Manager contributes significantly to the team's overall success through strong project oversight and operational consistency. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for an experienced CMT professional who can manage both people and projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates; develop scopes of work; review bid documents; and support approved proposals and RFP responses.

• Manage projects from kickoff through closeout, including budgets, schedules, labor, production rates, change orders, and billing coordination.

• Lead project meetings and maintain responsive communication with clients, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders.

• Oversee scheduling, workload balance, utilization, and efficiency of CMT field and laboratory staff.

• Conduct and oversee field and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with project specifications.

• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, safety, environmental, accreditation, calibration, and quality requirements.

• Develop and maintain laboratory SOPs, testing protocols, reports, inspections, and process improvements.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; collaborate with the Austin GM; and support backlog growth and continuity of work.

You’ll thrive here if you

• 5+ years of Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience.

• Experience in CMT cost estimating and/or project management.

• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Knowledge of construction plans, specifications, and testing standards.

• Experience managing accredited laboratory operations, inspections, reporting, and contract administration.

• Knowledge of AASHTO and ASTM procedures and construction materials testing (concrete, soils, base, asphalt).

• Ability to develop SOPs and quality control systems.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership skills; organized, self-motivated, and results-driven.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-stress environments; strong safety focus; office and field work; lift up to 50 lbs; valid U.S. Driver’s License.

• Preferred certifications: ACI, ASTM, ICC, Nuclear Density Gauge, and applicable state certifications.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and suppor