Construction Materials Manager

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an experienced Department Manager to lead operations across both aerospace and construction materials testing (CME). This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality and safety compliance, managing a cross-functional team, and driving process efficiency and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in testing environments and expertise in construction materials.

 

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000/yr DOE 

 

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations• Host daily production and shift meetings to review performance and plan upcoming work.• Conduct regular floor walks, engaging with technicians and supervisors to proactively address issues.• Plan, assign, and schedule work across both aerospace and CMT labs to meet operational and customer delivery goals.• Ensure job queues are progressing, jobs are properly transitioned to shipping, and shift continuity is maintained.• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to align workload with lab capacity and priorities.• Track and improve operational metrics.• Fleet and equipment managementQuality & Safety• Lead department safety performance through inspections, training, and enforcement of safety policies.• Conduct 5S audits and team reviews to ensure quality and procedural compliance.• Investigate nonconformances (NCRs), perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.• Ensure timely completion of machine PMs, tank testing, and calibration requirements.• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including ASTM, AASHTO, ACI.Construction Materials Testing (CME)• Oversee testing and reporting for construction materials: soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates.• Ensure field testing services (e.g., compaction testing, concrete sampling, site inspection) meet client and DOT standards.• Maintain compliance with ACI and state DOT requirements; manage certified field technicians.• Liaise with civil engineers, contractors, and municipal clients to deliver results and resolve issues.Process Improvement & Client Engagement• Promote 5S initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste.• Translate technical client requirements into test plans, schedules, and accurate quotes.• Identify and implement improvements in capacity planning, workflow, and service offerings.• Serve as a technical contact for client communications and project coordination.People Management & Development• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of aerospace and CMT technicians.• Handle recruiting, onboarding, training, shift scheduling, and performance reviews.• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, safety, and continuous learning.• Address team issues constructively and drive engagement and career development.Administrative & Technical Support• Provide timely updates to clients and stakeholders on project status and technical issues.• Support invoicing, reporting, and other administrative functions as needed.• Represent Element professionally in all internal and external communications.

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Materials Science, or related field. P.E preferred.• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in aerospace testing, construction materials testing, or a high-regulation environment.• ACI certification; experience in concrete, soils and compaction testing strongly preferred.• Proficiency with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards.• Strong grasp of quality systems, testing protocols, and safety best practices in lab and field settings.• Hands-on leadership style with strong organizational and communication skills.• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; ability to interpret technical drawings/specs.• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to export compliance regulations.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

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