Description:
Intertek Building and Construction is searching for an Senior Operations Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in our Boston office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Enclosure Consulting!
Duties:
- Follow and enforce safety and compliance requirements and company policies.
- Manage Building Science Solutions projects within assigned region(s).
- Manage an operating unit with P/L responsibilities including financial forecasting, and responsibility to meet monthly and yearly revenue and profit budget.
- Lead in business development, recruiting, marketing, and sales efforts.
- Manage financial processes (e.g. expense accounts, timecards, POs)
- Lead forensic investigation and litigation support for envelope failure projects.
- Lead technical efforts in Building Science Solutions, Laboratory and Field Testing groups.
- Write and execute building enclosure commissioning plans, specifications and testing protocols.
- Develop remedial work recommendations and plans for existing building projects.
- Prepare complete construction document packages for new and restoration projects.
- Prepare accurate and concise reports for assigned projects.
- Perform reviews of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building envelope.
- Project management, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, execution, and reporting.
- Monitor contract requirements, invoicing, and maintain acceptable profit margins.
- Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team.
- Prepare proposals and lead efforts to develop relationships with new clients.
- Participate in Building & Construction leadership activities, including planning, goal setting, standardization, process development, etc.
- Maintain high business and technical integrity.
- Manage day to day operations, including employees and staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture or a masters degree in business administration required
- 7+ years of P/L management/operations experience within the engineering, commercial construction or laboratory industry required
- Experience with managing, leading, and developing staff, both technical and administrative required
- 10+ years’ experience in building envelope systems (preferred)
- Professional Engineer or Registered Architect License or ability to achieve license within six months (preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of the building envelope, including wall cladding systems, fenestration systems, waterproofing, roofing, etc., and their installation means and methods, preferred.
- Local and overnight travel, as required for assigned projects and tasks.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications.
- Ability to independently perform office tasks and physical labor tasks.
- Ability to manage projects and internal project team on all sizes of projects.
- Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, roof levels, etc.
- Extensive technical competence and ability to effectively communicate with clients, designers, contractors, and coworkers, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients, designers, contractors, etc.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to meet changing and strict deadlines.
- Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD).
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required