Operations Supervisor

Braun Intertec Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation is seeking a skilled leader to oversee field testing and inspection teams. You will hire, supervise, mentor, and train staff while ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operations across projects.

You will collaborate with leadership to set goals, implement best practices, and manage budgets and resources. Strong communication and training abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in materials testing or construction.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• ACI, ICC, MnDOT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians and inspectors, including hiring, supervision, and training.
• Develop and implement CMT policies and best practices.
• Set goals with the Business Unit Manager and monitor safety, quality, and operations.
• Manage safety, quality, and operational excellence; communicate and implement safe work practices and conduct safety audits.
• Monitor budget, headcount, and backlog; coordinate with scheduler and regional operations.
• Perform quality control reviews and resolve issues on projects.
• Support client relationships to achieve departmental market and sales goals and strategies.
• Perform routine to complex field testing and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Resilience

Communication

Organizational skills

Training skills

Documentation reading

Field testing

ERP/Office suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Metafield

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians and special inspectors responsible for completing field work, including hiring, supervision, mentorship, and training of staff.
• Assist office leadership in developing and implementing CMT policies and best practices.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Manager to set goals and business objectives.
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence; communicate and implement safe work practices and perform safety audits of field staff as needed.
• Monitor CMT budget, projections, headcount, and backlog continuously, recommending operational changes as needed.
• Coordinate with scheduler and other regional operations to share resources and manage workloads.
• Conduct performance reviews to stimulate and reward improved performance, preparing subordinates for promotional opportunities and enhanced responsibilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned personnel on an ongoing basis.
• Work closely with consulting staff representatives to prepare proposals.
• Perform quality control review of testing and inspection work performed by assigned staff; identify, investigate, and resolve internal and external quality issues on projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with members of the consulting group on project progress and issues.
• Perform routine to complex field testing and inspections.
• Manage field equipment and fleet vehicles, including planning, maintenance, and stewardship.
• Support client relationships to achieve CMT departmental market and sales goals and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, pressure, and stress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and present training materials to CMT staff.
• Excellent construction document reading and interpretation skills.
• Understanding and experience performing field testing and inspections on commercial and transportation related projects.
• Proficiency, or ability to learn, software used in day‑to‑day operations such as Metafield, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint), as well as other Braun Intertec and industry software.

Required Experience and Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant post‑secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in materials testing or construction.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• ACI, ICC, and MnDOT certifications preferred.

Compensation

Range: $73,000.00 - $109,000.00

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

Braun Intertec is a Drug‑Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.