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Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader – Upper Midwest
Braun Intertec Corporation. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Construction Materials Testing operations, with a strong focus on financial management, workforce development, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to analyze operational metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction Materials Testing LeadershipP&L AccountabilityLaboratory Accreditation ManagementWorkforce Planning and BudgetingSafety Compliance and Improvement
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Hard Skills
Operational ManagementFinancial AnalysisQuality Management SystemsResource PlanningProject ManagementStaffing AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceFleet ManagementBudgetingForecasting
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationEmployee DevelopmentRelationship BuildingOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
GPS Fleet TrackingLaboratory EquipmentField EquipmentQuality Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Nuclear Gauge Licensing
Industry Keywords
Construction Materials TestingGeotechnical EngineeringLaboratory OperationsTechnical ServicesSafety Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations
- Ensure operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning
- Collaborate with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs to support anticipated workload
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional and Regional leadership
- Align resource allocation with business priorities
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance
- Monitor expenses, utilization, compensation, and operating cash performance; identify efficiency and profitability opportunities
- Manage travel and expense expenditures according to company policies and budgets
- Develop and execute annual CMT, equipment, fleet, staffing, and resource plans
- Coordinate acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and operational metrics
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leadership on industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and business impacts
- Operationalize process improvements and promote 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 Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics
- Drive employee engagement and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions
- Partner with the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations
- Integrate safety into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and daily decision-making
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews
- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred
- 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 the ability to influence across business functions
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid holidays
- Paid volunteer day
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for professional growth and development