Field Services Manager

Stratageotech; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Wellness benefits

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) / Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Salt Lake City seeks a Field Services Manager to oversee staff and ensure quality in construction materials testing. This role involves managing a team, interfacing with clients, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have over 10 years experience in the industry and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, while upholding the company’s core values of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in the construction materials testing industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical deliverables and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor technical staff executing projects, uphold quality standards.
• Communicate with field employees and ensure their training and resources.
• Interface with clients to deliver technically excellent results.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of testing procedures

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

10 years experience in construction materials testing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For over 50 years, STRATA has provided our clients with geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and material testing (CMT) services throughout the Intermountain West. We have a Field Services Manager position open in our new Salt Lake City (Sandy), Utah office. AtSTRATA, we are focused on the success of our employees and clients.

Currently, STRATA has offices in Boise, Post Falls, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho.

Our Core Values guide us as we work together and achieve our plans. Our Core Values are: safety, integrity, respect, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

Job Description/Summary

The Field Services Manager is responsible for managing, mentoring, and coaching technical staff who deliver the day-to-day technical execution of projects in a professional, fiscally responsible manner. The Field Services Manager sets the tone by leading by example and upholding operating standards to ensure the team’s quality, performance, and success. The position is performed in accordance with STRATA’s Mission/Vision, Core Values, brand, operational policies, and Quality Management System (QMS).

Internally, the Field Services Manager supervises field employees by communicating with them daily, scheduling the team on a project-by-project basis, and ensuring they have the training, tools, and resources to meet the needs of project managers and other offices. Coordinates with the lab to ensure samples are processed in conformance with project scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinates with the Business Manager and/or Project Manager to support the development of a proposal or response by providing technical input.

Externally, the Field Services Manager interfaces with clients and reviews and approves technically excellent deliverables from the field, resulting in repeat work.

Develops, coordinates (and at times leads) training for certifications (e.g., WAQTC, ACI) and professional development (e.g., project documentation, report writing, etc.). Maintains an accurate and current matrix of employee certifications and respective expirations. Maintains employees' training records in accordance with the Quality Management System.

Knows of and understands STRATA's Health and Safety Plan, safety policies. Ensures the issuance, consistent use of, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for field employees.

May perform field testing, inspections, laboratory testing, and project management as needed, while ensuring appropriate utilization of the team.

Participates in business development and marketing activities to track upcoming projects, provide input on proposals, and/or fee estimates.

Serves as a resource for the field team regarding training, policies, structure, and operating procedures. Sets annual goals and conducts regular quarterly feedback with employees.

Ensures the condition of all STRATA vehicles is safe and lawful, including current documentation, registration, maintenance, and insurance are up to date. Performs periodic inspections of vehicles.

Assures the maintenance, care, and calibration of all equipment used in performing field services (e.g., concrete field-testing equipment, UT scope, nuclear densometers, etc.) and that they are appropriately serviced, maintained, inspected, and calibrated.

Daily, sets an example for others and demonstrates the Core Values of safety, integrity, respect, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 10 years experience in the construction materials testing and/or special inspection industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical role that included quality and timely technical deliverables, managing and retaining teams, and ensuring operational success.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of applicable testing procedures as defined by ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, ASNT, ICBO, AWS, NICET, etc.
• Possess up-to-date WAQTC, IQP, ACI and/or ICC certifications.
• Proficiency using a personal computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Adherence to STRATA’s drug and alcohol policy.
• Ability to travel out of town and work overtime, weekends, and holidays when project work and staffing require.
• Ability to accurately calculate test results in accordance with test procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, testing procedures, project plans, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, managers, and employees.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to build trusting and effective relationships with employees, co-workers, vendors, and clients.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Wellness benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 401(k) / Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and company match

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.