Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader - Upper Midwest

Braun Intertec Corporation•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for its Upper Midwest region. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety, workforce development, financial metrics, and resource planning. The leader works closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to support safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services. The position leads workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. It is responsible for sustainable growth, organizational capability, and successful project outcomes across the region while reinforcing safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence. The role manages operational planning and business forecasting; regional CMT financial performance; laboratory, equipment, and fleet resources; industry and technical partnerships; workforce development; and safety leadership. Compensation is listed as $122,000 to $182,000. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, PTO, an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, a paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
Comprehensive understanding of CMT services in both field and laboratory operations.
Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to influence across business functions.
Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems.
Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices.

Responsibilities

Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs to support anticipated workload.
Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to divisional and regional leadership.
Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance; monitor expenses and identify efficiency and profitability opportunities.
Manage travel and expense expenditures according to company policies and budgets, and monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance.
Develop and execute annual CMT, equipment, fleet, staffing, and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
Coordinate acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of field and laboratory equipment.
Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations and oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of field and laboratory quality management programs.
Partner with the Field and Lab Quality leader to assess industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and business impacts.
Operationalize process improvements driven by technical practice and the Field and Lab Quality leader; support continuous improvement, standardization, and sharing of best practices.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics; drive employee engagement and a positive, accountable workplace culture.
Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions.
Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
Integrate safety into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies; lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.