Field Operations Supervisor, Engineering & Geology

Jobtailor; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mississippi seeks a hands-on Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities of Engineering Technicians and other technical field staff, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time testing services.

You will monitor project progress, schedule staff, coordinate with clients on timelines, and contribute to proposals and recruitment. Requires a diploma, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Geology, 4–6 years' experience, and 3+ years in supervision; valid driver's license; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification in Field of Expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of technical field employees such as Engineering Technicians.
• Provide oversight, guidance, instruction, and work direction on testing services and assessment of site conditions.
• Monitor current and upcoming project progress and communicate updates.
• Maintain project schedule status and communicate resource requirements and project updates.
• Plan, schedule, and dispatch staff to project sites based on skills, certifications, location, project, and priority.
• Communicate with clients regarding project timelines, needs, and status.
• Monitor testing against project plans and specifications.
• Assist with testing services as needed.
• Participate in proposals, client cost estimates, recruitment, and selection.
• Monitor project risk, safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development to technical field staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Communication

Training and Development

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jobtailor in Mississippi seeks a hands-on Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities of Engineering Technicians and other technical field staff, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time testing services.

You will monitor project progress, schedule staff, coordinate with clients on timelines, and contribute to proposals and recruitment. Requires a diploma, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Geology, 4–6 years' experience, and 3+ years in supervision; valid driver's license; certification preferred.