Build Your Future With CMT

At CMT Technical Services (CMT), we're building more than just infrastructure-we're building communities, careers, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a trusted leader in materials testing, inspection, and engineering services, we help ensure the safety and strength of everything from highways and bridges to commercial buildings and energy projects. With a dynamic team of professionals across multiple regions, CMT empowers individuals to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact on the world around them. Join us-and be part of something built to last.

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Houston, TX
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, hours may vary

CMT is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead materials testing and inspection projects in Texas. This role will oversee project planning, budgeting, personnel allocation, client relations, and technical quality across civil and structural scopes. Familiarity with TxDOT standards, Texas construction codes, and regional testing protocols is highly preferred.

• Manage and track project budgets, schedules, and staffing needs

• Prepare and submit project proposals, cost estimates, and bid packages

• Review field and lab reports for technical accuracy and compliance with standards

• Provide leadership and mentorship to field technicians and inspectors

• Conduct safety meetings, technical training, and performance evaluations

• Ensure all work aligns with company SOPs and applicable regulations (e.g., TxDOT, AASHTO, ASTM)

• Serve as a primary liaison with clients, resolving technical and operational issues

• Support business development by maintaining relationships and identifying new opportunities

• Coordinate with local regulatory agencies and maintain awareness of Texas-specific construction practices

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred

• 5+ years of project management and team leadership in construction or engineering services (Required)

• Strong understanding of materials testing procedures (concrete, soil, asphalt, aggregates)

• Familiarity with TxDOT specifications and regional inspection standards

• Valid Texas driver's license with clean MVR

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

• NICET or HMAC Level 1/2 (TxDOT preferred)

• ICC certifications in Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, or Structural Steel

• WAQTC certifications (if previously obtained, may transfer for reference)

• TxAPA training or similar regional coursework a plus

• Client satisfaction and retention

• Proposal win rate and new client development

• Accuracy and turnaround time on technical deliverables

• Billable utilization rate (minimum 70%)

• Team performance and compliance through observations and reviews

Field Technicians, Special Inspectors

Equal Opportunity Employer
CMT Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace.