What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Field Supervisor position at S&ME, Inc.?
Transportation Field Supervisor
Requisition Number: 2024-1610-10B
Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including:
- Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company matching
- PTO with rollover
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
- Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
- $2,000 referral bonuses and more!
Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced
As a Transportation Field Supervisor in Columbia, South Carolina, you'll oversee a skilled team of construction materials testing technicians and inspectors. You'll play a vital role in ensuring project success by providing exceptional testing services, maintaining strong client relationships, and promoting operational excellence. Your leadership will be essential in coordinating with clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring the highest safety standards are met.
What You'll Do:
As a Transportation Field Supervisor you will:
- Collaborate with clients and contractors to align schedules and ensure smooth service delivery.
- Manage project timelines and keep all involved parties informed with regular updates.
- Partner with internal teams to support proposals and pre-qualification efforts.
- Lead staff development initiatives, ensuring training and certification requirements are met.
- Provide hands-on support to staff in conducting testing and inspections when necessary.
- Contribute to the recruitment process by assisting with interviews and the selection of field staff.
What We're Looking For:
- A High School diploma or GED
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering or a construction-related field, a plus
- A minimum of 4 years experience in construction materials testing
- SCDOT certifications, a plus
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role
- Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
What To Expect:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
- Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
Why Join S&ME?
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
