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Field Services Manager Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection

About STRATA

For over 50 years, STRATA has provided geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, and construction materials testing services throughout the Intermountain West. We currently have offices in Boise, Post Falls, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho, as well as Salt Lake City, Utah.

At STRATA, we are focused on the success of our employees and clients. Our work is guided by our core values: safety, integrity, respect, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

Position Summary

STRATA is seeking a Field Services Manager to lead, mentor, and support our technical field staff in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day field services, supporting project execution, maintaining quality standards, and helping ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.

The Field Services Manager leads by example, supports STRATAs Mission, Vision, Core Values, operational policies, and Quality Management System, and serves as a key resource for employees, project managers, clients, and internal teams.

What Youll Do

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and support field employees through daily communication, scheduling, training, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate field staff assignments on a project-by-project basis to meet project manager, client, and office needs.
• Review and approve technically sound field deliverables while supporting client service and repeat work.
• Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure samples are processed in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical input to business managers and project managers for proposals, responses, and fee estimates.
• Develop, coordinate, and, when needed, lead training for certifications and professional development, including WAQTC, ACI, project documentation, and report writing.
• Understand and support STRATAs Health and Safety Plan and related safety policies.
• Perform field testing, inspections, laboratory testing, and project management as needed while supporting appropriate team utilization.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities by tracking upcoming projects and supporting proposal development.
• Serve as a resource for the field team regarding training, policies, structure, and operating procedures.
• Set annual goals and provide regular quarterly feedback to employees.
• Ensure STRATA vehicles are safe and lawful, including ensuring documentation, registration, maintenance, and insurance are current.
• Perform periodic vehicle inspections.
• Oversee maintenance, care, service, inspection, and calibration of field services equipment, including concrete field-testing equipment, UT scopes, nuclear densometers, and related tools.
• Demonstrate STRATAs core values of safety, integrity, respect, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork each day.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction materials testing and/or special inspection.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical role, including managing and retaining teams, ensuring quality and timely technical deliverables, and supporting operational success.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable testing procedures and standards, including ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, ASNT, ICBO, AWS, NICET, and related requirements.
• Current or recent WAQTC, IQP, ACI, and/or ICC certifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with STRATAs drug and alcohol policy.
• Ability to travel out of town and work overtime, weekends, and holidays when project work and staffing needs require.
• Ability to accurately calculate test results in accordance with test procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, testing procedures, project plans, and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with clients, contractors, managers, and employees.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to build trusting and effective relationships with employees, co-workers, vendors, and clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid community service day
• Wellness benefits
• Worksite benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company match

Learn More

To learn more about STRATA and our culture, visit: https://www.stratageotech.com/careers/

STRATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.