Field Services Manager

STRATA, Inc.•Idaho Falls, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

STRATA is seeking a Field Services Manager to lead, mentor, and support our technical field staff in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day field services, supporting project execution, maintaining quality standards, and helping ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget. The Field Services Manager leads by example, supports STRATA’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, operational policies, and Quality Management System, and serves as a key resource for employees, project managers, clients, and internal teams.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in construction materials testing and/or special inspection.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical role, including managing and retaining teams, ensuring quality and timely technical deliverables, and supporting operational success.
Thorough working knowledge of applicable testing procedures and standards, including ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, ASNT, ICBO, AWS, NICET, and related requirements.
Current or recent WAQTC, IQP, ACI, and/or ICC certifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with STRATA’s drug and alcohol policy.
Ability to travel out of town and work overtime, weekends, and holidays when project work and staffing needs require.
Ability to accurately calculate test results in accordance with test procedures.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, testing procedures, project plans, and specifications.
Strong communication skills with clients, contractors, managers, and employees.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Ability to build trusting and effective relationships with employees, co-workers, vendors, and clients.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, coach, and support field employees through daily communication, scheduling, training, and performance feedback.
Coordinate field staff assignments on a project-by-project basis to meet project manager, client, and office needs.
Review and approve technically sound field deliverables while supporting client service and repeat work.
Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure samples are processed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide technical input to business managers and project managers for proposals, responses, and fee estimates.
Develop, coordinate, and, when needed, lead training for certifications and professional development, including WAQTC, ACI, project documentation, and report writing.
Understand and support STRATA’s Health and Safety Plan and related safety policies.
Perform field testing, inspections, laboratory testing, and project management as needed while supporting appropriate team utilization.
Participate in business development and marketing activities by tracking upcoming projects and supporting proposal development.
Serve as a resource for the field team regarding training, policies, structure, and operating procedures.
Set annual goals and provide regular quarterly feedback to employees.
Ensure STRATA vehicles are safe and lawful, including ensuring documentation, registration, maintenance, and insurance are current.
Perform periodic vehicle inspections.
Oversee maintenance, care, service, inspection, and calibration of field services equipment, including concrete field-testing equipment, UT scopes, nuclear densometers, and related tools.
Demonstrate STRATA’s core values of safety, integrity, respect, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork each day.