Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Braun Intertec is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations in our Hibbing, MN office. Responsibilities include leading a team of technicians and special inspectors responsible for completing field work. This includes hiring, supervision, mentorship, and training of staff. Assist office leadership in the development and implementation of CMT policies and best practices. Work closely with the Business Unit Manager to set goals and business objectives. Responsible for safety, quality, and operational excellence. Support the company safety policy and are responsible for communicating and implementing safe work practices and performing safety audits of field staff as needed. Monitor CMT budget and projections, headcount, and backlog on a continuous basis, and recommend operational changes as needed. Coordinate with scheduler and other regional operations to share resources and manage workloads. Conduct performance reviews as scheduled to stimulate and reward improved performance. Prepare subordinates for promotional opportunities and enhanced responsibilities. Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned personnel on and on-going basis. 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. Perform routine to complex field testing and inspections. Manage field equipment and fleet vehicles; including planning, maintenance, and stewardship. Support client relationships to most effectively achieve CMT departmental market and sales goals and strategies. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills: Possess strong leadership skills and a positive attitude. Ability to deal with ambiguity, pressure, and stress. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization and customer service skills. Ability to develop and present training materials to CMT staff. Excellent construction document reading and interpretation skills. Understanding and experience performing field testing and inspections on commercial and transportation related projects. Proficient or able to learn software used in day to day operations such as Metafield, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, as well as other Braun Intertec and industry software.

Required Experience and Education: High School diploma or equivalent. 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. ACI, ICC, and MnDOT certifications preferred.