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FIELD OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

WHO WE ARE

When you choose to work at August Mack, you are joining a company of professionals dedicated to expertise, innovation, and commitment and making a lasting impact. Our commitment extends beyond the company to our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We invest in our team by providing comprehensive training, mentoring, and clearly defined career paths to empower individuals to build skills, gain valuable experience, and grow within their careers. With over 200 professionals and growing, our diverse team brings expertise in geology, engineering, environmental science, chemistry, health and safety, and more. We are client-focused and strive to be leading experts in our field. Our mission is to provide expertise, innovation, and commitment in everything we do, and we live out this mission every day.

WHO YOU ARE 

You are a seasoned environmental field professional with deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities. You thrive in dynamic field environments, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight. With a commitment to safety, quality, and mentorship, you bring precision to complex environmental investigations and inspire excellence in your team. Your ability to coordinate resources, manage subcontractors, and uphold regulatory standards makes you a trusted asset in delivering high-impact environmental solutions.

JOB SUMMARY 

This role leads environmental field operations. Responsibilities include supervising field personnel, providing technical training, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role supports project planning, resource deployment, cost estimating, and documentation, while maintaining productivity and quality across all field activities. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality environmental services to clients and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise assigned staff, conduct performance reviews, and apply retention best practices.
• Understand and perform field tasks associated with all Service Areas, such as Closure, Transaction, Building Sciences, and Remedial Construction.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced field programs and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installations, vapor intrusion investigations, and environmental site assessments
• Proficient in performing specialized tasks including stormwater sampling, industrial hygiene inspections/sampling, remedial construction labor and oversight, and renewable energy reconnaissance
• Ensure accurate field documentation, verify utility locates, inspect equipment, and coordinate subcontractor activities to meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
• Train, mentor, and oversee field personnel in tasks associated with the project's scope of work and all aspects of job site safety
• Provide on-the-job training and develop employees in field procedures, billing time, field documentation (photos, notes, field forms, etc.), and cross training
• Assist in the onboarding of new staff
• Assist Field Operations Manager with scheduling and deploying resources
• Assist with cost estimating, proposal preparation, site walks, and project scoping, as requested.
• Review and enforce Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), at work sites
• Maintain inventory of field supplies
• Evaluate, select, schedule, and manage subcontractors
• Assist in maintaining productivity of group to consistently meet and exceed productivity goals
• Plan for non-billable work tasks when no billable work is available
• Support, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures
• Review and approve timesheets and expense reports
• Manage all projects safely 
• Assist with preparation of load lists, field instructions, daily reports, and production reports
• Monitor quality and consistency of field work, including site inspections, equipment, fleet size and care, job site H&S, etc.
• Communicate changes in scope to internal clients, as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related science field

Experience: 5+ years of field experience in environmental work. Some management and training, or construction experience is preferred. 

Skills: Strong computer and verbal/written communication skills are a must

Certifications: (beneficial prior to employment, provided as needed) 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Operation (HAZWOPER), First Aid (FA)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), RCRA Certification, and USDOT HAZMAT Certification. Some positions require Asbestos Building Inspector, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, etc. Other training and certifications as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Advanced expertise in environmental field programs (e.g., soil/groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion studies, well installations, etc.)
• Strong background in various soil, water, and vapor sampling techniques, Phase I/II site assessments, hydrogeoloical/aquifer investigations, remedial techniques, excavations, and site reconnaissance
• Familiar with industrial hygiene, stormwater sampling, and regulatory compliance
• Solid understanding of health and safety standards, including site-specific HASPs
• Proficient in cost estimating and project scoping

Skills

• Skilled in leading complex field investigations and multi-phase projects
• Experienced in training and supervising technical staff and enforcing safety protocols
• Effective in coordinating subcontractors, verifying locates, and inspecting equipment
• adept at managing scope changes
• Capable of scheduling resources, managing inventory, and driving team performance
• Knowledgeable in reviewing timesheets, expenses, and ensuring policy compliance

Abilities

• Lead field teams with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Solve technical issues independently in dynamic environments
• Foster safety culture and continuous improvement through clear communication
• Strategically manage workload to optimize utilization
• Collaborate seamlessly with managers, clients, and cross-functional teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require the completion of a successful background check, motor vehicle review, and pre-employment drug screen.
• This position requires the use of a personal or company vehicle (light duty pickup trucks or cargo vans) on company business. Driving positions require a current, valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable driving record. Must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely. 
• Maintain compliance with OSHA HAZWOPER standards, including completion of annual medical evaluations to ensure fitness for duty in hazardous environments.
• Employees operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) are subject to regular, random drug testing in compliance with DOT requirements. Certain projects may require participation in random drug screening programs.
• Employees must maintain an active cell phone to ensure availability for work-related coordination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

General Physical Demands

Manual Dexterity

Environmental Exposure

Mobility & Travel

Cognitive & Sensory Requirements