Field Supervisor

Terracon; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon, located in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise field employees in an engineering consulting environment. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring safety practices, and providing training to staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology, and significant supervisory experience. This role demands strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of field employees.
• Monitor current and upcoming project statuses.
• Ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed.
• Provide training and development to field staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Project management

Safety management

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology

Job description

General Responsibilities

Supervise the day‑to‑day activities of a team of field employees such as Equipment Operators in the performance of services provided by an engineering consulting project office. Services may include pile installations, pile load testing, and general equipment operation. Services may take place in the field or on client sites. Provide direct oversight and supervision; guidance and instruction on the assessment of site conditions and issues that may arise. May coordinate testing, scheduling, and training of the field staff.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to field staff in the performance of equipment operation activities.
• Provide daily monitoring and progress of current and upcoming projects.
• Maintain project schedule status and communicate with Department Managers, Project Managers and Office Managers on resource requirements and project updates.
• May plan, schedule and dispatch staff to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project and priority.
• Regularly communicate with clients to provide up‑to‑date information in regard to the company’s ability to meet expected project timelines, client needs for projects and project status.
• Monitor testing to ensure it is completed based on project plans and specifications; provide technical guidance and work direction.
• Pushing work/pulling work in
• Billing
• Provide training and development to field staff.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of technical field staff.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project‑related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre‑task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
• May provide assistance with field work, as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.