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Regional Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition, certifying prevailing wage compliance. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers like nonprofits and universities can hire year-round.
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Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our South region (Texas locations).
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation Range:
$122,000.00 - $182,000.00
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
INTRODUCTION
Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our South region (Texas locations).
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation Range:
$122,000.00 - $182,000.00
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Regional Leader roles must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific job title and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree in a directly related field as a minimum requirement, not a preference.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Nonprofits, government research organizations, and universities can sponsor H-1B workers outside the annual lottery. Regional Leader positions at these institutions let you start without waiting for an October 1 cap slot.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for your region. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III rate for management roles in your target metro before you receive an offer letter.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Regional Leader roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL filing record for management-level positions.
Prepare a geographic scope document for USCIS
Regional Leader roles often cover multiple states or sites, which can trigger a request for evidence about worksite location. Document your region's boundaries, reporting structure, and primary office address before your employer files the I-129.
Align your PERM timeline with promotion plans
If your employer plans to promote you during PERM labor certification, a title or duty change can invalidate an in-progress application. Confirm the job description locked into PERM matches your actual role before filing begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job description is written. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Regional Leader roles that emphasize general management can face requests for evidence. Roles tied to a technical domain, such as regional operations in engineering or healthcare, have a stronger specialty occupation argument because the degree requirement is more specific.
Which visa types realistically cover Regional Leader positions?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates, covering specialty occupation roles and requiring employer sponsorship and an LCA filing. If you're Australian, the E-3 visa offers the same specialty occupation framework with no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore TN visa status if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession such as management consultant, though that classification can be narrow for regional leadership titles.
How do I find Regional Leader jobs where employers are actively sponsoring visas?
Search Regional Leader roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history for management positions. This shows you which companies have already gone through the DOL certification process for roles at this level, rather than relying on job descriptions that mention sponsorship without any filing record behind them.
Can a Regional Leader role support a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category?
Yes, employers can sponsor Regional Leader positions through PERM labor certification for both EB-2 and EB-3. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate exceptional need. EB-3 covers skilled worker positions requiring at least two years of experience. Priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth, with India and China facing multi-year waits.
What documentation supports a strong H-1B petition for a Regional Leader title?
Your employer should include an organizational chart showing your position relative to subordinates and senior leadership, a detailed duties breakdown connecting each responsibility to your degree field, and evidence that comparable Regional Leader roles at other companies require the same educational background. If your role spans multiple sites, documenting the primary worksite and travel structure reduces the risk of an RFE on worksite location.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Leader jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.