Construction Services Department Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and monitor CSD services including both field and office operations and personnel to ensure all testing and reporting is per required specs, testing standards, etc.
• Assist marketing in business development, including attending short-list interviews, reviewing and evaluating RFPs/RFQs to help develop proposals and statement of qualifications.
• Contribute to sales innovations, strategic business development and overall project profitability, in alignment with the company’s strategic goals
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and change orders for new and existing work.
• Oversee department Profit and Loss including management and controls of budgets, utilization, collections, and other costs impacting profitability of CSD services in coordination with the Branch Manager.
• Continuously expand and update professional licensure and knowledge of department software and services (client and UES) to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet with clients and establish and cultivate relationships to generate business for the department.
• Actively coach UES personnel to ensure that all department personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools to foster their success and growth both personally and professionally.
• Work with branch manager and HR directors to plan and supervises Staff Development program.
• Work with laboratory department manager to ensure internal testing is meeting client requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate personnel and equipment within the department.

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of different market sectors in construction.
• Work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with co-workers, clients, and potential clients.
• P.E. License in Nevada, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in construction material testing, with 3 + years in a management position.
• Experience staffing, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary professional staff.
• Experience in the effective use of scheduling and cost control techniques
• Ability to motivate and train staff and to earn staff respect based on technical and managerial competence and abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in the Northern Nevada market with ability to generate work with existing client relationships.