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Vertical Construction Manager | Special Inspections & Testing
A respected engineering and construction services firm is seeking a senior leader to oversee and grow its Vertical Construction division. This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established team delivering special inspections, structural inspections, materials testing, and quality assurance services on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use projects.
This is a highly visible leadership position with responsibility for team management, operational performance, technical oversight, business development, and strategic growth of the division.
- Lead the day-to-day operations of a vertical construction inspection and testing group
- Manage project managers, inspectors, technicians, and support staff
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, utilization, budgeting, and departmental performance
- Provide technical oversight on inspection and testing projects
- Maintain and expand relationships with clients, contractors, architects, developers, and public agencies
- Support business development, proposals, and revenue growth initiatives
- Recruit, mentor, and develop inspection and testing personnel
- Ensure quality, safety, and compliance with applicable building codes and standards
- Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing teams to deliver integrated services
- Structural steel inspections
- Welding and bolting inspections
- Reinforced and post-tensioned concrete
- Masonry inspections
- Fireproofing and firestopping inspections
- Non-destructive testing (UT, MT, PT)
- Code-required special inspections
- Structural observations and quality assurance services
- 10 years of experience in special inspections, structural inspections, construction materials testing, or related construction consulting services
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, projects, and client relationships
- Strong understanding of IBC Special Inspections, ASTM standards, ACI requirements, and structural construction practices
- Proven business development experience with a track record of growing client accounts and generating revenue
- Ability to manage P&L performance, utilization, staffing, and operational metrics
Candidates should possess a combination of the following certifications:
- ICC Special Inspector Certifications
- ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
- ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector
- ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector
- ICC Structural Steel and Welding Special Inspector
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- NICET certifications (Construction Materials Testing or related disciplines)
- ASNT Level II or III certifications (UT, MT, PT)
- PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred but not required
- Opportunity to lead and shape an established division
- High level of autonomy and influence over operations and growth strategy
- Diverse project portfolio ranging from commercial developments to complex institutional and industrial facilities
- Clear pathway into senior operational leadership
- Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly.