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SOCOTEC USA · 1 week ago

Managing Director, Special Inspections

SOCOTEC USA is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The Managing Director of Special Inspections Operations will oversee the regional inspections functions, manage a technical team, and ensure compliance with standards while driving growth and maintaining client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Manage the department’s defined utilization targets in accordance with billable hour requirements
Be accountable for the P&L results
Develop the marketing and sales strategy to ensure a sustainable growth going forward
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Special Inspection department
Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all testing and inspection activities
Develop and implement the creation of new operational protocols and standards that govern day to day activities for the division
Ensure special inspections and testing services resources are continually aligned to meet targets and address operational challenges while staying compliant with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of inspection projects
Develop and manage project budgets, resource allocation, and schedules
Ensure that objectives and key results are sufficiently detailed and clearly communicated
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
Identify and pursue new business opportunities in special inspection services
Collaborate with the marketing team to implement strategies to grow the department’s client base and launch new initiatives
Develop innovative initiatives to enhance our delivery and growth rate
Develop synergies with other Building & Real Estate business
Develop cross selling and up selling opportunities to develop the customer value
Continually analyze and evaluate operations to identify deficiencies and prepare reports outlining recommendations for improvement to the Assistant Commissioner with an eye on efficiency

Qualification

P&L managementConstruction inspection experienceSalesBusiness acumenEngineering degreeTechnical skillsOperations knowledgeAnalytical thinkingSupervisory skillsLong range planningProfessional License (PE)CWI certificationNICET certificationInterpersonal communicationTime managementRelationship buildingWritten communicationVerbal communicationProject management

Required

10+ Years of progressive experience in the construction/building inspection and testing services field
Demonstrated ability to manage P&L
A first experience in this role would be appreciated
Have a strong sales and business acumen
Strong knowledge of operations and protocols of the Department of Buildings
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders at multiple levels, internal and external
Possess strong supervisory and technical skills, effective time-management skills, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent analytical thinking skills, and ability to develop, design, and implement long range plans, goals, and objectives

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
Professional License (PE) CWI, and/or NICET is preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Mentorship
Training
Social activities

Company

SOCOTEC USA

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Socotec USA services through Lines: Building Envelope, Code & Planning, Dispute Resolution, Project Advisory, and Specialty Engineering.

H1B Sponsorship

SOCOTEC USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Marc Weissbach
Chief Executive Officer
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Glen Waller
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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