Construction Services Department Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Department & Operations Management: Oversee daily operations, including field and lab testing, personnel coordination, and resource allocation.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Project Oversight: Ensure quality assurance for construction materials testing and special inspections, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and local building codes.
• Business & Client Development: Build and maintain strong client relationships, prepare proposals, and secure new business opportunities.
• Financial Management: Manage department budgets, control costs, invoicing, and oversee profitability (Profit & Loss responsibility).
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure all testing, inspection, and geotechnical services meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Safety & Risk Management: Promote a strong safety culture and enforce OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee the preparation of reports, ensuring accuracy in test results and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. · Licensure: P.E. (Professional Engineer-Civil) license or ability to obtain within 1 year required.
• Experience: 7+ years in construction materials testing, special inspections, and/or geotechnical engineering, with at least 2 years of leadership and project management experience, including directly managing others.
• Certifications: ICC, ATTI, and/or ACI certifications are preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication abilities.
• Business development experience with a focus on client relations.
• Expertise in construction materials testing, inspection processes, and quality control.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Proficiency in project management, scheduling, and personnel oversight.