Construction Materials Testing Supervisor - Billings, MT

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Summary:

Tetra Tech's AASHTO fully accredited laboratories and field testing and inspection program has a wide range of equipment, facilities, and staff to support engineering design and construction quality control. These laboratories conduct testing for soil, rock, and construction materials that range from common index tests or sophisticated triaxial shear, permeability, and consolidation tests. Technicians are certified by ACI, MDT, WAQTC, AWS and other appropriate agencies. Field testing is performed using ASTM, AASHTO and other applicable specifications and guidelines. Qualified field and laboratory staff have performed construction inspection and testing services as part of Tetra Tech's AASHTO-accredited testing program since 2008.

The Construction Materials Testing Supervisor will oversee field and laboratory testing, observations, and inspection of construction materials over a variety of construction types including but not limited to civil and structural in the Bozeman and Billings areas. Materials commonly tested and inspected for quality include soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt, bolting/welding, wood, spray applied fireproofing and others.

Your Role:

• The Construction Materials Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for the technical aspects of all testing and inspections, client relations, reporting, staff scheduling and invoicing.

• Responsibilities will include mentoring, training and overseeing the work of CME technicians.

• Position is responsible to secure work for the local testing and inspection group including identifying opportunities, building relationships, writing proposals and closing contracts.

• Ensures company health and safety program requirements are adhere to by reporting staff. Work well with other departments or offices.

• Maintains Tetra Tech internal and accredited quality standards including training, equipment calibrations, equipment maintenance, and reporting to regional service manager.

• Use reporting software to create clear, accurate, and well written reports for client.

Qualifications:

• 4-year BS Degree in Construction Management/Materials (CET), Engineering, or Geoscience.

• Minimum 3 years experience performing laboratory and field testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, including nuclear densometer testing and developing asphalt and concrete mix designs.

• Minimum 3 years experience performing rebar inspection and other special inspections.

• ICC Special Inspector, Project Management Professional, Certified Welding Inspector certifications preferred but not required.

• Thorough knowledge of ASTM and AASHTO materials testing procedures.

• Previous experience managing a CME laboratory preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain AMRL and CCRL laboratory accreditations.

• Experience with project management including cost estimating and proposal writing.

• Good understanding of consulting engineering accounting practices.

• Excellent staff management, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to travel and perform field work/oversight (approximately 25% or more of travel required).

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.

• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Target salary range: $75,000 to $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 117 ECS