ALLWEST is seeking a Testing Services Manager based in our thriving Meridian, Idaho office. The Testing Services Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the materials testing department including, but not limited to reviewing daily scheduling, training, and reporting as well as ensuring that applicable industry, federal, and state requirements are being followed. Provides proposals/scope of services while developing and maintaining client relations. This is a salaried exempt position that reports to the Area Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor and drive profitability of testing department within defined guidelines as set forth by Area Manager.
- Manage construction materials testing and special inspection services.
- Supervise technicians, special inspectors, laboratory staff, and project managers, and conduct performance reviews.
- Provide and/or arrange for training and development of technicians, special inspectors, laboratory staff, and project managers.
- Review and determine scheduling of technicians and inspectors for field testing and inspection projects.
- Review construction materials testing and special inspection reports for accuracy and quality. Ensure timely review and turnaround of reports within 24 hours of service event.
- Monitor and drive profitability of the testing services department within defined guidelines as set forth by the Area Manager and company defined metrics.
- Manage construction materials testing and special inspection services, fleet, and equipment.
- Supervise technicians, special inspectors, laboratory staff, and project managers and conduct their performance reviews.
- Provide and/or arrange for training and development of technicians, special inspectors, laboratory staff, and project managers.
- Review and determine scheduling of technicians and special inspectors for projects.
- Review construction materials testing and special inspection reports for accuracy and quality. Ensure timely review and turnaround of reports within 24 hours of service event.
- Ensure that materials testing, special inspections and associated paperwork and computations are in accordance with industry standards and comply with applicable federal and state requirements.
- Provide construction materials testing and special inspection services for projects as needed to meet workload demands.
- Track ongoing and upcoming projects and record within systems.
- Develop client relationships within the engineering, architectural, and construction industry, and achieve new business growth for the testing services department.
- Prepare, negotiate, and secure contracts for construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Area Manager’s approval and signature.
- Manage work-in-progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) for the department and perform collections as needed.
- Responsible for reviewing Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) and other pertinent loss prevention information and incorporating methods into day-to-day activities.
- Coordinate with Human Resources in hiring, terminations, benefits, annual performance reviews, wage analysis, employee morale, job descriptions and other such duties as may be defined by the Area Manager.
- Review and approve employee expenses and timesheets for accuracy daily.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Prefer a minimum of 10 years experience working in the construction materials testing and special inspection industry, and 5 years experience in a supervisory role in construction materials testing and special inspection.
Physical Requirements
Essential requirements are reading/writing English, sitting, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling and/or crawling on a daily basis, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability and willingness to work overtime, occasional weekends or holidays (specifically during busy season March – November). Exposure to extreme weather conditions and occasional travel. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
ALLWEST Benefits
Employer paid Medical, Dental and Life. Access to Vision, Short- and Long-term Disability, Voluntary Life, FSA, HSA, 401k with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bonus structure for performance.
Please send your resume to careers@allwesttesting.com to apply
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer