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Socotec

Managing Director, Special Inspections

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Socotec
Provider of testing, inspection, and certification services for construction, infrastructure, and industry sectors.
Lead NY special inspections, manage P&L, grow team, oversee projects.
3d ago
$200,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Mineola, NY
Field
Company Size
12,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Advisory
Engineering Design Consulting
Testing & Inspection
Building Envelope
Schedule & Contract Management
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Energy
Industrial
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
client liaison
utilization management
inspection ops
project budgeting
protocol development
resource alignment
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
  • Manage the department’s defined utilization targets in accordance with billable hour requirements.
  • Develop innovative initiatives to enhance our delivery and growth rate
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to implement strategies to grow the department’s client base and launch new initiatives
  • Continually analyze and evaluate operations to identify deficiencies and prepare reports outlining recommendations for improvement to the Assistant Commissioner with an eye on efficiency
  • Develop synergies with other Building & Real Estate business
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all testing and inspection activities
  • Ensure that objectives and key results are sufficiently detailed and clearly communicated
  • Be accountable for the P&L results
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in special inspection services
  • Develop and manage project budgets, resource allocation, and schedules
  • Develop the marketing and sales strategy to ensure a sustainable growth going forward
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Special Inspection department
  • 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
  • Develop and implement the creation of new operational protocols and standards that govern day to day activities for the division
  • Develop cross selling and up selling opportunities to develop the customer value
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of inspection projects
What you bring
pe
cwi
nicet
bachelor's
10+ years
stakeholder
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders at multiple levels, internal and external
  • Excellent analytical thinking skills, and ability to develop, design, and implement long range plans, goals, and objectives.
  • Have a strong sales and business acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to manage P&L
  • 10+ Years of progressive experience in the construction/building inspection and testing services field
  • Strong knowledge of operations and protocols of the Department of Buildings
  • Possess strong supervisory and technical skills, effective time-management skills, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Professional License (PE) CWI, and/or NICET is preferred. (added the CWI and/or NICET) preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
Benefits
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Company
Overview
  • SOCOTEC is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, founded in 1953 and headquartered in France.
  • The company specializes in ensuring the integrity of assets and safety of people across various industries, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure sectors.
  • SOCOTEC operates in 27 countries across five continents, serving over 250,000 clients worldwide.
  • The group reached €1 billion in revenue in 2021, doubling its size in five years, with 50% of turnover coming from international operations.
  • SOCOTEC's services include technical verification, geotechnical engineering, environmental safety, and training programs throughout the project lifecycle.
  • The company has completed numerous acquisitions to expand its global footprint, including recent strategic purchases in the UK and US markets.
  • SOCOTEC aims to achieve a turnover of €2.4 billion by 2028, with 60% expected to come from international activities.
  • The company provides specialized services such as LEED certification consulting, sustainable project certifications, and interior wellness planning.
  • SOCOTEC has worked on high-profile projects like The Discovery Channel Headquarters in New York (WELL Platinum certified) and 1 Vanderbilt Office Tower (WELL Core Platinum certified).
  • The group's expertise extends to emerging areas such as renewable and decarbonized energies, reflecting its adaptation to evolving industry needs.
Culture + Values
  • Building trust for a safer and sustainable world
  • Commitment & Excellence: Lead by example
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Taking risks with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Accountability & Social Responsibility: Being on the solution side
  • Employee-centric culture focused on growth and development
  • Inclusive and diverse environment celebrating unique perspectives
  • Work-life balance with flexible arrangements and wellness programs
  • Recognition and rewards for employee achievements
  • Open-mindedness and continuous learning
  • Customer-centric approach based on trust and empathy
  • Ethical practices and integrity as a trusted third-party
  • Commitment to reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability
  • Social inclusion and support for disadvantaged groups
  • Emphasis on innovation and tech-driven solutions
Environment + Sustainability
  • SOCOTEC aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 15% between 2020 and 2024
  • The company's carbon intensity decreased by 4% from 2021 to 2023 worldwide
  • Green Trust services and assignments represented 33.45% of SOCOTEC Group sales in 2023, up from 30% in 2022 and 26% in 2021
  • Target of 50% of Group sales from Green Trust services by 2028
  • Delivered 500 electric vehicles at the end of 2023, with 500 additional vehicles planned for the first half of 2024 in France
  • 2028 target: Electrification of 50% of the SOCOTEC vehicle fleet
  • Goal to reduce building-related energy consumption by 25% by 2028
  • 100% of obsolete D3E equipment processed in the circular economy in France since 2021
  • 1,254 units of equipment re-used (30%) or recycled (70%) with partners in 2023
  • SOCOTEC offers Green Trust services to improve technical, energy, green, and reuse performance of equipment and buildings
  • The company is committed to actively contributing to the development of the circular economy in construction and the environment
  • SOCOTEC aims to optimize the energy performance of buildings and adopt responsible behavior to reduce its own carbon footprint
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Commitment to gender equality and wellbeing at work through signed agreements
  • Targets set to ensure equal treatment and opportunities for men and women
  • Measures taken to combat all forms of discrimination
  • Assessment of gender balance results across geographical platforms
  • Publication of gender pay gap data as required by law
  • Women's median hourly pay was 8.0% lower than men's in 2023-24
  • 24.5% of women received bonus pay compared to 40.5% of men in 2023-24
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