What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at Certerra (formerly RMA Companies)?
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
CERTERRA/ Insight Group (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.
We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30 offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.
With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.
Job Overview:
The Office Manager is responsible for managing and leading both technical and non-technical duties for an engineering consulting office. This includes personnel supervision, financial management, employee supervision, proposal and project management, quality control, safety duties, client relations and development, and new business development. Responsible for project and office equipment, utilization of office personnel. Participate in management meetings, prepares, reviews, and approves cost estimates, and develop and/ or review all contracts and proposals prepared by the office, verify technical and financial necessities. Will work with HR and Divisions VP to hire and train new talent. The Office Manager will also work directly with technical department manager to support operations of the office.
Duties:
- Work with division VP to oversee start-up operation of a geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental office for a national firm.
- Review proposals, contracts, and technical reports prepared by office personnel.
- Personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, salary administration, discipline, termination.
- Wors with Division VPs to help manage and guide business development efforts.
- Responsible for project and office financials.
- Determining staffing needs and hiring qualified personnel.
- Risk Management, including contract review, adherence to corporate risk policies and practices, communicating safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for the office.
- Ensure best practices are being followed and upholding for quality standards.
Education/ Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years of experience.
- Prior management experience.
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise
Certification/ Licenses:
- Valid driver's license