Area Manager

Certerra (formerly RMA Companies)

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A national provider of engineering services is seeking a Mid-Senior level Area Manager based in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations of two facilities, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with materials testing standards. Candidates should have a BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience. This full-time position demands strong leadership skills and client interaction capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years' experience in civil or geotechnical engineering.
Professional license in the United States; reciprocity in New Mexico preferred.
Experience with heavy highway, residential subdivisions, and commercial development.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations managing a team in Albuquerque and Farmington, NM.
Oversee profit and loss for operational facilities.
Ensure materials testing compliance for various client projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of materials testing

Client interaction

Education

BS Civil/Geotechnical

Job description

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Overview

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Responsibilities

Area Manager based in Albuquerque, NM, leading a smaller group (12 employees) in Farmington, NM. Manage day-to-day operations with support from a Materials Manager (Level IV NICET certified Technician – 44 years’ experience), Field Supervisor (12 years’ experience), Geotechnical Engineer (PE with 15 years’ experience), Quality Manager (PE with 40 years’ experience), and Office Business Manager (25 years’ experience). Strong geotechnical support from senior engineers located in Arizona with a combined total of over 60 years’ experience.
Oversee P&L of both facilities with leadership skills to facilitate staff needs, client interactions, proposal review, and facilities maintenance.
Familiar with materials testing (soils/asphalt/concrete, special inspection) and with heavy highway/municipality, residential subdivisions, commercial development, FAA, and USACE clientele. Both facilities are AMRL-certified in soils/asphalt/concrete. Knowledgeable in ICC code compliance.

Education/Qualifications

BS Civil/Geotechnical with minimum 10 years’ experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Professional license in the United States (New Mexico preferred); if not, able to gain reciprocity in New Mexico within 6 months.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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