CMT Department Manager

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

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About The Position

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Department Manager for our Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections Division in our Columbia, SC location. This role is responsible for effective management of the Materials department, management of department- or project-level financial metrics, oversight and approval of all projects and project deliverables; and client development and satisfaction.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience of Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.
PE preferred or ability to obtain
Thorough knowledge of construction materials engineering and testing; field inspection and testing; materials engineering consulting; and management of a materials testing/geotechnical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall safety of the department and taking an active role in the overall safety leadership in the office.
Responsible for overall management of the construction materials engineering and testing/special inspection services and projects to ensure performance and profitability.
Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate and guide their performance, and assist them in their professional development and growth.
Maintain project and department-level financials within expected goals and budgets.
Act as senior engineer when appropriate.
Supervise the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing.
Ensure that the testing, engineering and inspection work in the office, laboratory and field are accomplished with high quality and in an orderly and efficient manner.
Monitor that all department personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office, laboratory, project sites, and in vehicles.
Work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and continually cultivate new projects.
Lead business development activities including project identification and pursuit, scope of work development, proposal preparation and development of project opportunities with new and existing clients.
Ensure that reports, proposals, inspections and information are properly prepared and reported, deliverable schedules are maintained, and that 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 employee, spouse and children
Company paid short term disability coverage
Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Wellness program with incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites