Construction Materials Operations Manager - SME : Job Details

Construction Materials Operations Manager

Requisition Number: 2024-1410-08

Are you a leader ready to advance your career with a company that values dedication to employees and client excellence? We're seeking a motivated Construction Materials Operations Manager to lead our Construction Materials and Special Inspection team in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help rebuild the devastation from Hurricane Helene making a significant impact not only in the community, but also continue growing, supporting, leading and mentoring our materials testing team.

As a Construction Materials Operations Manager, you'll lead an accomplished team in delivering top-tier engineering services, overseeing construction materials testing, and managing special inspection projects. You will ensure the success of these projects through strategic leadership, precise project execution, and a strong focus on client satisfaction and team growth.

Your Day-to Day:

* Lead and Mentor: Oversee and develop Field and Laboratory Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff to foster a productive, cohesive team.

* Drive Project Success: Manage project proposals, execution, and client satisfaction for a range of construction materials testing and special inspection projects.

* Financial Oversight: Supervise profit, billing, accounts receivables, and ensure efficient project delivery.

* Grow the Business: Collaborate on business development efforts and maintain key client relationships to drive future projects.

What You Bring:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or a Construction Engineering field

* 6+ years of experience in Operational and/or Project Management for construction materials testing and special inspection projects

* Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC or ability to obtain with 6 months

* Proficiency in technology for proposals, reports, payroll, billing, and data management

* Effective communicator and decision-maker with critical thinking skills, excelling under pressure

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

* Competitive Compensation

* Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options

* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

* 401K with Company Matching

* PTO with Rollover

* Maternity/Paternity Leave

* Credential Incentive Program

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work

* $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses

* & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with leading a department in construction materials testing with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.