F&R is pleased to announce Joseph Cedillo’s promotion to Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department Manager in our Charlotte, NC, office. Joseph joined us in 2023 as a CMT Staff Engineer and immediately made a positive impact, bringing nearly two decades of industry experience in roles including field engineer, staff engineer, and project manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering from the Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Joseph’s background and experience supervising CMT programs on high-level projects, as well as mentoring junior staff, have well-positioned him for this new role. As CMT Department Manager, he will oversee the daily CMT operations and long-term planning. He will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, with a new focus on strategic management and team leadership.
“Joseph has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Charlotte Branch’s success, and I look forward to the leadership, experience, and perspective he will bring to this new role,” said Will Hamrick, PE, F&R Charlotte Branch Manager. “Please join me in congratulating Joseph and wishing him continued success.”
“Over the past three years, Joseph has demonstrated a strong dedication to F&R and the Charlotte office,” said Dan Schaefer, PE, F&R Vice President of Operations. “He brings more than 20 years of experience to this new role, along with a desire to continue working hand in hand with the Charlotte staff to further strengthen and grow the Charlotte operation.”
We know our CMT team is in great hands with Joseph in this leadership role, and we’re excited to see him take on this new challenge. Congratulations, Joseph!




