Industrial Engineering Manager jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Established in 1996, NOVA provides Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection services, Facilities and Building Envelope, and Forensic Engineering to the design and construction community in the Charlotte MSA.  We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Branch Manager in our Tallahassee, FL office. The branch manager is responsible for overall management of the group, including planning, growth, profitability, cost control, employee development, quality control, and client relations. This position also includes business development and collections activities. The primary focus of the position is client development, technical execution and project management of work related to Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Consulting during the construction process.

Essential Functions:

For this position, the primary job responsibilities will be to: 

• Responsible for overall management of consulting services and projects to ensure performance and profitability. Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate, and guide their performance, and assist in their professional development and growth.
• Supervise the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing.
• Responsible for all P/L duties.
• 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.
• Work closely with marketing team for preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs and write technical aspects of submittals.
• Responsible for overall safety of the department and taking an active role in the overall safety leadership in the office.
• 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.
• Work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and continually cultivate new projects.
• Ensure that reports, proposals, inspections, and information are properly prepared and reported, deliverable schedules are maintained, and that routine company administrative policies are followed.
• Lead the expansion of additional NOVA service lines in the Raleigh area, specifically Environmental and Building Envelope capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred – Not Required.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable of CMT testing requirements and geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
• Must be computer literate and possess management and financial skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, supervise, identify, hire, and terminate employees.
• Able to pass a background check, drug test and have an acceptable driving record.
• Abilities to lead a team as well as working well with others.

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.

About Nova

Currently, NOVA employs 650 personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.  NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

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