Traveling Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Operations Supervisor

Braun Intertec Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead our traveling Construction Materials Testing (CMT) team across mission critical projects in Texas, with preferred bases in San Antonio or Dallas.

You will supervise, train, and mentor technicians, conduct performance reviews, and help set CMT policies in coordination with the Operations team. Expect extensive field work, reporting, and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• ACI Field Level I Certification required.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Certification required.
• 5+ years’ experience in materials testing or construction.
• ICC certifications obtainable within reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead traveling technicians and inspectors in field work.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and assist in hiring staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and develop staff for growth.
• Develop and implement CMT policies with CMT Operations team.
• Perform field testing and inspections to verify conformance to plans/specifications.
• Prepare accurate daily reports of observations.
• Support safety policy and perform safety audits.
• Coordinate with scheduler and regional operations to manage workloads.
• Manage field and lab equipment, calibrations, and accreditation activities.
• Communicate project progress with consulting staff and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Document reading

Field testing

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

ACI Field Level I Certification

Nuclear Density Gauge Certification

Civil/Construction related degree (preferred)

Tools

ICC certifications (as needed)

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking an Operations Supervisor to assist with leading our traveling Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations on mission critical projects. This role can be based out of one of our Texas locations with the preferred location being San Antonio or Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of traveling technicians and special inspectors responsible for completing field work.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, training, and assist with hiring of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews of technicians as scheduled to stimulate and reward improved performance and prepare subordinates for promotional opportunities and enhanced responsibilities.
• Assist office leadership in developing and implementing CMT policies and best practices and setting direction for the CMT group, in coordination with the CMT Operations team.
• Perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare complete and accurate daily reports on observation activities in a timely fashion.
• Support the company safety policy and implement safe work practices; perform safety audits of field staff as needed.
• Work closely with the management team to execute goals and business objectives.
• Coordinate with scheduler and other regional operations to share resources and manage workloads.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned personnel on an ongoing basis through personal contact with clients.
• Work closely with consulting staff representatives to prepare proposals.
• Perform quality control review of the 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 that arise.
• Own technical success for the field aspects of the project and may make extended stays at job sites as required.
• Manage and maintain field and laboratory equipment, including calibrations and supporting laboratory accreditation-related activities.
• Assist in management of local fleet vehicles; including planning, maintenance and stewardship.
• Collect and communicate business intelligence gathered during performance of our services with other members of the consulting team.

Required Skills

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a positive attitude.
• Responsible, hardworking, driven with ownership of their work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Willingness to travel up to 50-60%, at times with short notice.
• Excellent construction document reading and interpretation skills.
• Understanding and experience performing field testing and Special Inspections related to soils, concrete, and masonry in commercial and public projects.
• Computer aptitude and ability to adapt to company’s systems.

Required Experience and Education

• High School diploma or equivalent minimum, technical school or college course work a plus.
• ACI Field Level I Certification required.
• Nuclear Density Gauge Certification required.
• Experience in materials testing required.
• Relevant post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management a preferred but not required.
• Require a minimum of 5 years’ experience in materials testing or construction.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Understand safety matrices and expectations.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required ICC certifications as necessary and within reasonable timeframe.

Compensation Range: $73,000.00 - $109,000.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• paid holidays

Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre‑employment drug screen test, 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.

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

Company Culture

At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.