Materials Field Supervisor

About the Role

Supervise the day-to-day activities of a team of technical field employees such as Engineering Technicians in the performance of services provided by an engineering consulting project office. Services may include construction material testing and sampling, conducted either in the field on client sites or in the engineering project office laboratory.

Provide direct oversight and supervision, guidance, and instruction on assessing site conditions and addressing issues that may arise. Coordinate testing, scheduling, and training of field staff, assist in maintaining and calibrating equipment, and support Project Managers with proposal preparation and report review. Assist with recruitment of field staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to technical field staff in the performance of testing services.
• Monitor daily progress of current and upcoming projects and maintain project schedule status.
• Communicate with Department Managers, Project Managers, and Office Managers on resource requirements and project updates.
• Plan, schedule, and dispatch staff to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project, and priority.
• Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates on project timelines, client needs, and project status.
• Monitor testing to ensure completion based on project plans and specifications; provide technical guidance and work direction.
• Manage billing processes, including pushing work and pulling work in.
• Provide training and development to technical field staff.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates for clients.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of technical field staff.
• Develop an understanding of project-related risks, including familiarity with potential project issues and company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring adherence to safety rules and guidelines; promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; monitor quality standards and practices.
• Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
• Provide assistance with testing services as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Grade 1 certification.
• At least 1 ICC or NICET Certification.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, including Engineering or Geology.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.