Department Manager Jobs in South Carolina

INTRODUCTION

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Department Manager for our Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections Division in our Columbia, SC location. This role is responsible for effective management of the Materials department, management of department- or project-level financial metrics, oversight and approval of all projects and project deliverables; and client development and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for overall safety of the department and taking an active role in the overall safety leadership in the office.
- Responsible for overall management of the construction materials engineering and testing/special inspection services and projects to ensure performance and profitability.
- Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate and guide their performance, and assist them in their professional development and growth.
- Maintain project and department-level financials within expected goals and budgets.
- Supervise the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing.
- Ensure that the testing, engineering and inspection work in the office, laboratory and field are accomplished with high quality and in an orderly and efficient manner.
- Monitor that all department personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office, laboratory, project sites, and in vehicles.
- Work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and continually cultivate new projects.
- Lead business development activities including project identification and pursuit, scope of work development, proposal preparation and development of project opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Ensure that reports, proposals, inspections and information are properly prepared and reported, deliverable schedules are maintained, and that routine company administrative policies are followed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of relevant experience of Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation, is required.
- PE preferred or ability to obtain
- Thorough knowledge of construction materials engineering and testing; field inspection and testing; materials engineering consulting; and management of a materials testing/geotechnical laboratory.

BENEFITS

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.