Project Engineering Manager jobs in Aiken, SC

Established in 1996, NOVA provides Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection services, Facilities and Building Envelope, and Forensic Engineering to the design and construction community in the Columbia MSA.  We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Join us at NOVA in Augusta, GA (or Columbia, SC), where we're seeking a seasoned CMT Project Manager to lead the charge in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections.  The project manager will support writing proposals, mentoring field staff and project managers, client interactions, project management/review of field, lab and geotechnical reports.  Some field work will also be required managing projects through construction as needed.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Field engineering duties including data gathering and reduction, layout of borings and test pits, analysis & fieldwork for commercial, industrial, retail, government, office and residential projects
• Project management & reporting
• Oversite of field inspection, sampling & testing of soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc.
• Geotechnical, CMT and SI Report preparation
• Client consultation and maintenance
• Providing assistance to other NOVA team members to promote the overall objectives of the company.

The preferred candidate will have:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited College/University
• 5 years applicable experience field experience inspecting and overseeing CMU Masonry, Concrete Reinforcement, Light Gauge Metal Framing, and Wood Framing as well as Geotechnical Construction Observations.
• P.E. certification required
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a background check and MVR report

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA

Currently, NOVA employs 650 personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.  NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.