Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Certerra (formerly RMA Companies).
Job overview
The Project Manager role at Certerra involves leading instrumentation and monitoring projects in the Northeast, ensuring project success through technical and managerial expertise in civil and structural engineering contexts.
Responsibilities and impact
The Project Manager will review contracts, coordinate field installations, manage project schedules and budgets, analyze monitoring data, ensure compliance with codes, support procurement and safety, and maintain client relationships to support business development.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or construction field and 2-5+ years of relevant experience, with strong organizational and communication skills, familiarity with monitoring equipment and software, and the ability to work in field and office settings.
Work environment and culture
Certerra values equal opportunity employment, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing competence and performance without discrimination, and offers reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
Company information
Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services nationwide with over 1,000 employees, focusing on quality assurance and asset management for construction and infrastructure projects.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Instrumentation and Monitoring Group, working with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors in the Northeast region.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the Northeast region with travel to project sites required, involving both field and office work.
Unique job features
The role includes managing specialized geotechnical and structural instrumentation projects with compliance to specific NYC codes and standards, combining technical fieldwork and project management.
Company overview
Certerra, previously known as RMA Companies, specializes in providing advanced testing, inspection, and consulting services primarily for infrastructure, environmental, and construction projects. The company generates revenue by offering critical solutions such as materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental compliance, and quality assurance to both public and private sector clients. Founded with a focus on technical excellence, Certerra has evolved through strategic acquisitions and rebranding to expand its expertise and geographic reach, positioning itself as a trusted partner in ensuring safety, sustainability, and regulatory adherence in complex projects.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience managing instrumentation and monitoring projects, especially in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering contexts, emphasizing your hands-on leadership in both field and office operations.
Focus on demonstrating your ability to review contract documents, coordinate installations of monitoring equipment, oversee data acquisition, and ensure compliance with industry standards like NYC DOB TPPN 10/88 and NYC Building Code 3309.16.
Apply through Certerra’s corporate career site and LinkedIn, as well as other job boards where the position is posted, to maximize your visibility and application reach.
Connect with current employees in Certerra’s Instrumentation and Monitoring Group on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing recent projects, their expertise in monitoring technologies, or expressing interest in how they manage field operations and client communications.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'instrumentation and monitoring,' 'project management,' 'vibration monitors,' 'data acquisition systems,' 'compliance,' and 'Northeast region projects' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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