Construction Services Manager

SOCOTEC US; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Construction Services (Materials Testing) Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role oversees the materials testing and inspection group, reviews project performance, and leads staff development and business development efforts.

The candidate will coordinate workload, invoices, and team recruitment, with a focus on delivering high-quality services and strong client relationships in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or 7 years in the materials testing/inspection industry with 2+ years as a Project Manager.
• Minimum seven years of experience with at least three years in management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in proposal preparation including materials quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the construction materials testing and inspection group.
• Review and oversee project performance.
• Invoice review and approvals.
• Workload projections.
• Staff recruitment, supervision, and development.
• Direct involvement with business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proposal experience

Materials testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Construction Services (Materials Testing) Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will oversee and manage all aspects of the construction materials testing and inspection group, including review and oversight of project performance, invoice review and approvals, workload projections, staff recruitment, supervision, and development, and direct involvement with business development and marketing efforts.

Construction Project Managers, Field Supervisors, Laboratory Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field/Laboratory Technicians, and Special Inspectors will report to this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the construction materials testing and inspection group.
• Review and oversee project performance.
• Invoice review and approvals.
• Workload projections.
• Staff recruitment, supervision, and development.
• Direct involvement with business development and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or 7 years of experience in the materials testing and inspection industry with 2 or more of those years as a Project Manager.

Required Skills

• Minimum of seven years experience with at least three years of management experience.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in proposal preparation including materials quantity take-offs.

Preferred Skills

Local experience and familiarity with the local codes and practices.