Technical Manager - Field Services

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Manager – Field Services to join our construction materials laboratory. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in concrete admixtures, mix designs, and performance evaluation. This role involves managing research and testing projects, coordinating with clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation in admixture performance analysis. The Technical Manager performs a variety of technical evaluations, including setup based on project or client requirements, systematic data collection and documentation, and reporting test outcomes. They also oversee routine activities of technical staff to support daily operations. Project Management & Coordination: Oversee and manage multiple concrete admixtures testing projects from initiation to completion. Develop project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure efficient execution. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their specifications and requirements are met. Coordinate with laboratory technicians, engineers, and quality control personnel to ensure accurate and timely testing. Understands customer orders, follows laboratory technical procedures and test specifications Interacts with customers during the testing process, periodically assists with troubleshooting and development, and schedule modifications Maintains a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees Follows established Company policies Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as ne