Field Manager

Incorporated in 1997, GeoTek is a full-service consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, and environmental consulting. We are founded on the principle of providing strong business partnerships with our clients by demonstrating a committed passion for those who demand technical advice and responsive customer service that adds value to their projects.

Our mission is to build and maintain strong business partnerships by demonstrating a committed passion for the principles of high-quality customer service and professional consultation that results in optimum value to our clients. We provide our employees with just compensation and a challenging, stable work environment that embodies ongoing opportunities for them to further their individual goals. We also aim to furnish a good return for our shareholders by consistently achieving our financial objectives.

GeoTek offers a variety of jobs to build on your professional career, with multiple offices located in Nevada, California, Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico. Our branch offices serve more than just the state they are located in, providing services across a wide region.

We are looking to fill a Field Manager position in our Hayden, ID office. In addition to a competitive rate, we also offer vehicle reimbursement and a full suite of benefits. Pay will depend on experience and certifications.

SUMMARY:

Oversee field staff and provide oversight to scheduling. Operates in safety-sensitive environment with limited supervision and oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance management. Maintaining field certifications, facilitating inspections, and ensuring accuracy in paperwork and documentation across related activities. Coordinate logistics, equipment upkeep, and data integrity to support billing, payroll, and regulatory compliance. Regularly communicating with clients, project managers, and technicians helps resolve issues and maintain positive business relationships. Identify operational inefficiencies and collaborate with leadership to implement standardized processes for enhanced productivity.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/RECEIVED:

Immediate Supervisor: Depart Manager

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: Field Staff

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Participate in all interviewing, hiring, disciplinary, and termination processes for assigned staff.
• Manage time off requests, pay adjustments, and schedules for assigned staff
• Review and verify time entries and project codes to support billing, payroll, and project budgeting.
• Facilitate development and conduct training of new and existing staff to ensure proper completion of job responsibilities.
• Attend weekly supervisor meetings and other branch meetings upon management requests
• Operate in a safety sensitive position (Construction site), around heavy machinery with limited supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain various field certifications (through written and performance-based testing) as required by jurisdictional requirements to meet position requirements.
• Supervises testing and inspection procedures ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Review field staff paperwork daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule and dispatch field staff via Intranet, phone calls/ text messages and email.
• Respond to paperwork requests from project managers and staff professionals.
• Attend and/or conduct internal and external Materials meetings (pre-con, safety, supervisor etc.), develop meeting material for technician meetings as needed.
• Assist with daily field issues and troubleshooting.
• Sort, organize and disseminate field reports/project files and equipment to assigned field staff.
• Regularly conduct staff audits and assist with Field and project audits as needed.
• Assist with review of final reports and location of documents.
• Commute to and from job sites regularly.
• Obtain proper field authorizations by the client when required or when work beyond the original scope is
• Advise the Supervisor or Project Manager of any changes in work scope or of any potential budget ove
• Identify inefficiencies in field operations and collaborate with Branch management to develop standardized procedures.
• Maintain positive business relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors' material suppliers, et
• Maintain and update various filing systems, physical and digital.
• Operating a variety of computer programs which include Microsoft Office, Online Scheduling and PDF
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and adheres to a safety-first culture and PPE requirements.
• Provide oversight for scheduling/dispatch.
• Communicate daily with the scheduling manager on current progress of workload and any known issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES):

• Ability to work autonomously, making independent decisions and problem solve
• Ability to manage and guide technicians to complete work in a deadline oriented fashion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle heavy call volume through-out the day
• Understanding or knowledge of all commonly run field tests
• Coordinate and facilitate training of all new hires, rotating employees and existing lab staff as needed.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer applications and other equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in an organized manner.
• Good typing skills, attention to detail, and data entry accuracy
• Ability to accomplish tasks under adverse weather and/or site conditions.
• May be required to work in confined spaces and climb and work at above average heights.
• Good or corrected vision and manual dexterity.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE

Valid Driver's License.

ACI Field Grade 1

Nuke Guage certification

ICC (ICBO) Certifications (the more the better):

• Reinforced Concrete
• Structural Masonry
• Prestressed Concrete
• Fireproofing
• Residential Building
• Commercial Building
• Structural Steel & Welding
• Structural Steel & Bolting

WAQTC- Asphalt Testing Tech (AsTT II)

WAQTC- Aggregate (AgTT)

WAQTC- In Place Density /(DTT)

WAQTC Embankment (EBTT)

GeoTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.