Construction Materials Staff Consultant

Construction Materials Staff Consultant

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S&M is looking for a motivated and passionate Construction Materials Staff Consultant to join our Construction Services team in Columbus, Ohio. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&M!

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As a Construction Materials Staff Consultant, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality construction materials testing, special inspections, and technical project support across a wide range of projects. You'll coordinate field assignments, evaluate data, prepare professional reports and proposals, and mentor junior staff. Your expertise in soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt testing will support both successful project delivery and the continued growth of the office.

• Field Data Collection & Site Characterization: Coordinate and execute field exploration activities, identify risks to data quality, recommend scope adjustments, and assign laboratory testing based on recovered samples.
• Construction Observations & Special Inspections: Perform routine construction and site observations, document field findings, and train junior staff on inspection procedures for soil, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Technical Computations & Data Verification: Conduct routine to moderately complex technical calculations, mentor junior staff in computational tasks, and review laboratory data for accuracy and trends.
• Report & Proposal Development: Prepare professional reports and daily field documentation, assist in proposal development through site visits and document review, and draft scopes of work under senior staff guidance.
• Client Relations & Business Development: Participate in client meetings, support business development initiatives, engage in local professional organizations, and contribute to internal marketing and growth activities.

We're looking for a candidate who thrives in a role that blends hands‑on fieldwork with analytical problem‑solving and direct client interaction. The ideal person brings strong technical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while contributing positively to a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management or a similar technical field required, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in project management of construction materials testing/inspections of soil, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt.
• Certifications:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I;
    Strength Testing Technician;
    Laboratory Technician.
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils).
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Excellent business and technical writing skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must be able to effectively lead teams with varying responsibilities and tasks.

This role involves hands‑on work in outdoor environments, and with Company‑provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), you'll need to be comfortable with:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing (potentially up to 12 hours a day).
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40‑50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment).
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out‑of‑town and/or overnight) as project needs arise.

At S&M, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long‑term careers. Our team of over 1,000 employee‑owners across 10+ states collaborates to create a meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&M, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people‑focused culture that invests in your success.

We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training,…