Field Supervisor

Terracon; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks a capable supervisor to lead a team of Engineering Technicians and oversee testing services on field and client-site projects. You will provide direct oversight, coordinate testing, scheduling, and training, and ensure project plans and safety guidelines are followed.

This role requires a strong background in engineering or geology, plus several years of supervisory experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 4-6 years' relevant experience in engineering or geology.
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to technical field staff in performance of testing services.
• Monitor project progress and communicate resource needs to managers.
• Maintain project schedules and provide updates on project timelines.
• Plan, schedule and dispatch staff to project sites based on skills and location.
• Communicate with clients about project status and timelines.
• Provide guidance to ensure testing aligns with project plans and specifications.
• Lead safety efforts and promote pre-task planning on all projects.
• Assist with testing services as needed and contribute to proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or geology

Job description

General Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day activities of a team of technical field employees such as Engineering Technicians in the performance of services provided by an engineering consulting project office. Services may include construction material testing and sampling. Services may take place in the field on client sites or in the engineering project office laboratory. 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 technical field staff in the performance of testing services.
• 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 technical 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 testing services, 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.