Construction Services Manager

SOCOTEC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Construction Services Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah, to manage our Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection operations. In this role, you will oversee project performance, lead teams, and maintain client relationships while promoting safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in the industry, including supervisory roles. This full-time position offers potential for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in construction materials testing or quality assurance.
• At least 3 years of management or operational leadership experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection operations.
• Provide oversight for project managers and field supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Construction Services Manager to lead and oversee our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspection operations. This leadership role is responsible for managing personnel, project performance, operational efficiency, quality assurance, client relationships, and business development efforts while supporting the continued growth of the construction services practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight for project managers, field supervisors, laboratory supervisors, dispatch personnel, technicians, and special inspectors.
• Monitor project performance, staffing levels, workload distribution, and operational efficiency.
• Review project schedules, budgets, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve invoices, project billings, and financial performance metrics.
• Develop workload projections and staffing plans to support current and future project demands.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and professional development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company quality assurance programs, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Support project managers and technical staff in resolving project, client, and operational challenges.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
• Prepare and review proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and materials quantity take-offs.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, industry events, and networking activities.
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives for the construction services division.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and customer service throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction materials testing, special inspections, or construction quality assurance services.
• Minimum of 3 years of management, supervisory, or operational leadership experience.
• Previous project management experience within the construction materials testing or inspection industry.
• Strong understanding of construction materials testing, special inspections, laboratory operations, and field testing procedures.
• Experience managing project budgets, staffing, schedules, and operational performance.
• Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and materials quantity take-offs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local experience and familiarity with Utah construction practices, building codes, and industry standards.
• Professional certifications such as ICC, ACI, NICET, ATTI, WAQTC, or related construction inspection and testing certifications.
• Experience managing large teams across field, laboratory, dispatch, and project management functions.
• Established relationships within the local construction, engineering, and development community.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and operational growth.

Additional Information

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office, with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.