Construction Materials Department Manager-Bridge City, TX

Certerra is a growing, national provider of testing, inspection and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance for project delivery and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to our service, innovation and the success of our clients.

The Certerra Southwest division offers professional services in the southern United States in the fields of geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, nondestructive testing and welding inspection.

We have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager.

Position Information:

Core Focus:

• Manages daily operations and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finalize disciplinary actions with Regional Manager (RM) approval.
• Submit spot bonus requests with RM, VP, or President approval.
• Monitor and manage Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) and Project Manager (PM) utilization.
• Review and approve expenses and timecards for direct reports. Performance reviews
• Manage high-profile projects with junior or assistant PM support (Mentorship Program).
• Optimize project resource allocation.
• Oversee Technician training, certifications and overall performance.
• Oversee dispatch operations for the region assigned to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction.
• Hiring manager for field staff for the assigned area with approval of RM.
• Monitor PCS assistance for the team to ensure all PMs needs are met. Address PCS performance issues with Director of Business
• Manage and oversee the Team’s P/L
• Oversee Proposals and help to develop fees and scopes to adapt for competitive and changing markets.
• Oversee collection efforts for various projects.
• Pursue new clients, develop new opportunity and engage in business development: client meetings, proposals, and Salesforce (SF) management
• Develop and deliver client presentations
• Notify client regarding failing tests both by phone and email
• Responsible for including PE as needed for letters, problem solving, technical advisement, etcetera
• CSM
• Collections
• Ambassador of Safety

Potential Tasks:

• Develop and implement performance improvement plans.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.