About the job

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities

· Supervise and schedule a team of technicians conducting field testing of aggregate, soils, concrete, and asphalt.

· Complete field training and mentoring of new staff members.

· Review, revise, and submit daily field test reports from the Materials Technicians to the required Project Managers, clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.

· Possess a thorough knowledge of all our field procedures and provide co-worker support to ensure proper safety and quality guidelines are maintained.

· Learn and apply related ASTM, ATT, or CSA test procedures.

· Review, comprehend, and communicate to Materials Technicians project drawings and specifications to ensure proper field-testing procedures are being followed.

· Be responsible for the Materials Technicians following proper safety, wearing PPE, and using equipment properly by completing field audits.

· Actively support, engage, comply, and provide feedback for BASE's Health and Safety Program.

· Training, calibration(s), maintenance, and daily supervision of the BASE nuclear gauge program.

· Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various field or additional duties.

External Certification Duties and Responsibilities

· Complete CCIL concrete and aggregate certification, the required regional program requirements, and assist the Supervising Professional and Geotechnical Field & Lab Manager with overall program compliance.

· Performing, recording, and maintaining compliance for routine field-testing equipment maintenance and calibration.

· Complete the regional asset management and supervision of field-testing equipment.

· Complete the regional hiring and dismissal process of local field Materials Technicians.

· Actively engage, comply, and complete the regional requirements for the Radiation Safety Program as a Regional RSO.

· Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various lab, field, or additional duties.

Qualifications

· Technical diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of progressive supervisory work-related experience.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work in both individual and team environments.

· Experience establishing and maintaining client relationships.

· Previous knowledge and experience with related ASTM, ATT, or CSA test procedures.

· Ability to review, provide feedback, and communicate field and laboratory report data.

· Ability to review and interpret project drawings and specifications.

· Technical competence, analytical abilities, and attention to details.

· Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing programs.

· Valid CCIL and/or CSA concrete and aggregate certification(s).

· Able to travel and work a flexible / rotating schedule to support field and construction projects.

· Geotechnical engineering investigations, inspections, and reporting experience would be an asset (specifically geotechnical field drilling, pile construction inspections, foundation bearing inspections, proof rolls, etc.).

· Experience in a consulting engineering environment would be considered an asset, specifically materials testing, including aggregate, soils, concrete, and/or asphalt.

Qualities:

· Detail oriented and technically trained

· Ability to supervise field and laboratory Materials Technicians.

· Ability to review, revise, and send required field and laboratory testing reports to the required individuals.

· Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve project goals.

· Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities.

· Strong time management and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively engage clients and contractors.

· Ability to learn new tasks, procedures, knowledge, and change tasks efficiently.

· Ability to meet strict scheduling or reporting deadlines when required by clients.

· Ability to represent the company's best interest while completing the required tasks.