Field Supervisor-Houston, TX

Certerra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CERTERRA in Houston, TX, is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee daily field-testing operations, mentor a team of technicians, and ensure soils, concrete, asphalt, and masonry meet project specs and regulatory standards. You will liaise between field staff, project managers and contractors, lead safety programs, review reports, and help keep projects on schedule with a focus on quality and safe practices.

This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read blueprints, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials testing with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and technical specifications; strong communication skills.
• Must pass an extensive background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Manage, schedule, and mentor a team of field technicians performing observations and tests.
• Quality Control: Ensure field testing and sampling for soils, concrete, aggregate, and asphalt comply with ASTM, ACI, IBC, or TxDOT standards.
• Safety Leadership: Lead on-site safety programs, enforce PPE rules, and conduct safety meetings.
• Equipment Management: Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and safe storage of field testing gear (such as nuclear density gauges).
• Client & Project Coordination: Serve as technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and project managers regarding field progress and testing results.
• Review & Reporting: Review field reports and data logs for accuracy, completeness, and specification compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality control

Safety leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Nuclear density gauges

Field testing equipment

Job description

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Field Supervisor-Houston, TX

Regular Full-time Houston, Houston, TX, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $29.00 Hourly

CERTERRA (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary:

The Field Supervisor oversees daily field-testing operations, mentor’s a team of engineering technicians, and ensures that construction materials like soil, concrete, asphalt, and masonry comply with project specifications and regulatory standards. Acting as the primary liaison between field staff, project managers, and contractors, this role combines technical expertise in quality control with hands‑on leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Duties:

• Staff Supervision: Manage, schedule, and mentor a team of field technicians performing observations and tests.
• Quality Control: Ensure field testing and sampling for soils, concrete, aggregate, and asphalt comply with ASTM, ACI, IBC, or TxDOT standards.
• Safety Leadership: Lead on‑site safety programs, enforce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) rules, and conduct safety meetings.
• Equipment Management: Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and safe storage of field testing gear (such as nuclear density gauges).
• Client & Project Coordination: Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and project managers regarding field progress and testing results.
• Review & Reporting: Review field reports and data logs for accuracy, completeness, and specification compliance.

Education/Qualifications:

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of construction materials testing experience, with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and technical specifications. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to pass an extensive background and drug sceening

Certifications/Licenses:

• Industry certifications such as ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, NICET, ICC Special Inspections, and/or local state DOT certifications.
• Valid Driver's License

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allowwithout undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.