CMT Department Manager
About The Position
NOVA Engineering is seeking a Department Manager for its Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections divisions in Panama City Beach and Tallahassee, Florida. The role is responsible for managing both locations, including department operations, department- and project-level financial performance, project oversight and deliverables, and client development and satisfaction. The manager leads engineers and technicians, supports their performance and professional development, and oversees the quality, safety, efficiency, and profitability of the department’s construction materials engineering, testing, and special inspection work. The position also involves client service and business development, proposal and quotation oversight, and ensuring that project reporting, schedules, and routine administrative policies are maintained.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant management experience in Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections.
- Thorough knowledge of construction materials engineering and testing; field inspection and testing; materials engineering consulting; and management of a materials testing/geotechnical laboratory.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the overall safety of both departments and participate actively in safety leadership in the office.
- Manage construction materials engineering, testing, special inspection services, and projects to support performance and profitability.
- Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate and guide their performance, and support their professional development and growth.
- Maintain project- and department-level financials within expected goals and budgets.
- Act as senior engineer when appropriate.
- Supervise routine proposals and quotations to ensure services are properly scoped, manpower is available, and pricing is appropriate.
- Ensure testing, engineering, and inspection work in the office, laboratory, and field is performed with high quality and in an orderly, efficient manner.
- Ensure department personnel are properly trained, supervised, and equipped with tools and equipment needed for safety in offices, laboratories, project sites, and vehicles.
- Work with clients to ensure satisfaction and cultivate new projects.
- Lead business development, including identifying and pursuing projects, developing scopes of work, preparing proposals, and developing opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Ensure reports, proposals, inspections, and other information are properly prepared and reported, deliverable schedules are maintained, and routine company administrative policies are followed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Company-observed paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental benefits, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Use of a take-home company vehicle for daily travel to work sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
