Coordinate daily field coverage with Dispatch and the Field Operations Manager and communicate staffing or scheduling changes.
Monitor technician attendance, productivity, professionalism, work quality, and readiness for assignments.
Review field reports, test data, photographs, time entries, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Conduct field check-ins and site visits to observe performance, reinforce procedures, and provide hands-on training.
Communicate with Project Managers regarding field activities, testing results, schedule changes, and issues requiring attention.
Help ensure technicians have the appropriate equipment, paperwork, certifications, supplies, and PPE for their assignments.
Support onboarding and training of new technicians and help employees progress toward required certifications.
Participate in quality-control and safety meetings and reinforce company policies, technical standards, and lessons learned.
Address routine employee and project issues and escalate safety, client, personnel, or technical concerns when appropriate.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, professionalism, and excellent client service.
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of construction materials testing field technician experience preferred.
ACI and ATTI Field Testing-related certifications
Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
Current certifications applicable to the testing performed, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
Knowledge of field testing procedures, construction-site practices, documentation requirements, and quality-control standards.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize work, coach and develop employees, and recognize when issues require escalation.
Ability to work effectively with Dispatch, Project Managers, inspectors, laboratory staff, contractors, clients, and other field personnel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn field reporting, scheduling, timekeeping, and project-management systems.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where you'll continue working in the field while helping develop and support a team of technicians. You'll play an important role in maintaining quality, safety, and client service across our field operations.
Salary range: Depends on experience
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
