Civil Construction Inspector (with Materials Testing Expertise) - CE&I

Olsson

  • Tempe, AZ
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Company DescriptionWe are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.Job DescriptionOur Construction Materials Testing Team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used in infrastructure and building projects. From concrete and asphalt to soil and aggregates, our team provides essential testing and analysis that supports the structural integrity and compliance of construction efforts.As a Project Manager, you will perform takeoffs for proposals, coordinate construction materials testing projects from initiation through completion. Your involvement in the full project life cycle will be crucial for ensuring timely completion of projects, in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. This position leads to the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. You will coordinate laboratory and field-testing based on project needs, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with industry standards.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the client, contractors, and internal teams, clearly communicating project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure adherence to financial plans to maintain client satisfaction and project profitability.
  • Manage complex contract negotiations and coordinate change requests.
  • Identify potential risks or additional costs and implement strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
  • Organize and lead regular project meetings to ensure alignment of expectations, performance, and deliverables.
  • Oversee detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality outcomes.
  • Document all project deliverables and maintain comprehensive records, including correspondence, design plans, and other project-related files.
  • Secure appropriate resources for all project phases to ensure timely and successful completion.
  • Mentor team members on project management best practices using internal tools and resources.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
  • Foster and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.
Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft and MetaField.
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well in a team setting.
  • A high level of organization, leadership, and negotiation skills.
  • A deep understanding of Construction Materials Testing in the disciplines of concrete, soils, and asphalt.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, or a related area preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility.
  • Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
  • Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
Additional InformationOlsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:
  • Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Receive an excellent 401(k) match
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting .Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice .

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