Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader - Upper Midwest

Braun Intertec Corporation•St. Cloud, MN

6d•$122,000 - $182,000

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, key financial metrics, and resource planning. The leader collaborates 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 supports sustainable growth, organizational capability, and successful project outcomes across the region, with an emphasis on safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence.

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 opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance, and support achievement of financial objectives.
Develop and execute annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources in partnership with Asset Management.
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.
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 changes that may affect the business.
Operationalize process improvements driven by the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
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 initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
Promote a safety culture integrated 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.