Field Supervisor - Materials

Terracon; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Supervisor to oversee a team of Engineering Technicians delivering materials testing and related field services on client sites and in our office laboratory.

You will manage daily progress, schedules, safety compliance, client communication, and resource planning, while mentoring staff and contributing to proposals and quality assurance.

This role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, a minimum 3 years in supervision, and a technical degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering or Geology preferred).
• Minimum 4–6 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3 years in supervision.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to technical field staff in the performance of testing services.
• Monitor daily progress and manage current and upcoming projects.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate resource needs to managers.
• Plan, schedule, and dispatch staff based on skill set, location, and priority.
• Communicate with clients regarding project status and timelines.
• Ensure testing aligns with project plans and specifications; provide guidance.
• Lead safety efforts and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/geology or related field

Tools

Testing equipment operation

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.

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.