Field Supervisor

FIELD SUPERVISOR

WHO WE ARE

When you choose to work at August Mack, you are joining a company of professionals dedicated to expertise, innovation, and commitment and making a lasting impact. Our commitment extends beyond the company to our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We invest in our team by providing comprehensive training, mentoring, and clearly defined career paths to empower individuals to build skills, gain valuable experience, and grow within their careers. With over 200 professionals and growing, our diverse team brings expertise in geology, engineering, environmental science, chemistry, health and safety, and more. We are client-focused and strive to be leading experts in our field. Our mission is to provide expertise, innovation, and commitment in everything we do, and we live out this mission every day.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a seasoned environmental field professional with deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities. You thrive in dynamic field environments, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight. With a commitment to safety, quality, and mentorship, you bring precision to complex environmental investigations and inspire excellence in your team. Your ability to coordinate resources, manage subcontractors, and uphold regulatory standards makes you a trusted asset in delivering high-impact environmental solutions.

JOB SUMMARY

This role leads environmental field operations. Responsibilities include supervising field personnel, providing technical training, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role supports project planning, resource deployment, cost estimating, and documentation, while maintaining productivity and quality across all field activities. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality environmental services to clients and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise assigned staff, conduct performance reviews, and apply retention best practices.

Understand and perform field tasks associated with all Service Areas, such as Closure, Transaction, Building Sciences, and Remedial Construction.

Demonstrated expertise in advanced field programs and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installations, vapor intrusion investigations, and environmental site assessments

Proficient in performing specialized tasks including stormwater sampling, industrial hygiene inspections/sampling, remedial construction labor and oversight, and renewable energy reconnaissance

Ensure accurate field documentation, verify utility locates, inspect equipment, and coordinate subcontractor activities to meet project objectives and regulatory standards.

Train, mentor, and oversee field personnel in tasks associated with the project's scope of work and all aspects of job site safety

Provide on-the-job training and develop employees in field procedures, billing time, field documentation (photos, notes, field forms, etc.), and cross training

Assist in the onboarding of new staff

Assist Field Operations Manager with scheduling and deploying resources

Assist with cost estimating, proposal preparation, site walks, and project scoping, as requested.

Review and enforce Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), at work sites

Maintain inventory of field supplies

Evaluate, select, schedule, and manage subcontractors

Assist in maintaining productivity of group to consistently meet and exceed productivity goals

Plan for non-billable work tasks when no billable work is available

Support, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures

Review and approve timesheets and expense reports

Manage all projects safely

Assist with preparation of load lists, field instructions, daily reports, and production reports

Monitor quality and consistency of field work, including site inspections, equipment, fleet size and care, job site H&S, etc.

Communicate changes in scope to internal clients, as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Associate or Bachelor s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related science field

Experience: 5+ years of field experience in environmental work. Some management and training, or construction experience is preferred.

Skills: Strong computer and verbal/written communication skills are a must

Certifications : (beneficial prior to employment, provided as needed) 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Operation (HAZWOPER), First Aid (FA)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), RCRA Certification, and USDOT HAZMAT Certification. Some positions require Asbestos Building Inspector, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, etc. Other training and certifications as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Advanced expertise in environmental field programs (e.g., soil/groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion studies, well installations, etc.)

Strong background in various soil, water, and vapor sampling techniques, Phase I/II site assessments, hydrogeoloical/aquifer investigations, remedial techniques, excavations, and site reconnaissance

Familiar with industrial hygiene, stormwater sampling, and regulatory compliance

Solid understanding of health and safety standards, including site-specific HASPs

Proficient in cost estimating and project scoping

Skills

Skilled in leading complex field investigations and multi-phase projects

Experienced in training and supervising technical staff and enforcing safety protocols

Effective in coordinating subcontractors, verifying locates, and inspecting equipment

adept at managing scope changes

Capable of scheduling resources, managing inventory, and driving team performance

Knowledgeable in reviewing timesheets, expenses, and ensuring policy compliance

Abilities

Lead field teams with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency

Solve technical issues independently in dynamic environments

Foster safety culture and continuous improvement through clear communication

Strategically manage workload to optimize utilization

Collaborate seamlessly with managers, clients, and cross-functional teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require the completion of a successful background check, motor vehicle review, and pre-employment drug screen.

This position requires the use of a personal or company vehicle (light duty pickup trucks or cargo vans) on company business. Driving positions require a current, valid driver s license and maintaining an acceptable driving record. Must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely.

Maintain compliance with OSHA HAZWOPER standards, including completion of annual medical evaluations to ensure fitness for duty in hazardous environments.

Employees operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) are subject to regular, random drug testing in compliance with DOT requirements. Certain projects may require participation in random drug screening programs.

Employees must maintain an active cell phone to ensure availability for work-related coordination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours/day) and work in a construction environment around heavy equipment

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in varied terrain and confined spaces

Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving heavier loads with assistance or equipment

Ability to climb ladders, access elevated or below-grade work areas, and work on uneven surfaces

Manual Dexterity

Perform repetitive physical tasks such as assembling equipment, collecting samples, and setting up job sites

Operate a hand and power tools

Operate and calibrate a variety of sampling equipment

Learn how to operate machinery, such as a scissor or boom lift, skid steer, etc., with precision and control

Environmental Exposure

Willingness to consistently work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, ice, rain, snow, wind)

Willingness to work in environments with possible exposure to hazardous materials/waste and conditions/worksites, including, but not limited to airborne particulates (silica, asbestos, fiberglass, dust, pollen, ash, aerosols); industrial chemicals (petroleum and oil-based products, chlorinated solvents, acids, bases, reagents); contaminated media (groundwater, soil, wastewater, water); lead-based paint, mold, PCBs, demolition debris (fiberglass, silica, asbestos); biological agents (poison ivy/sumac/oak, insects); and noise, heat/cold, vibration.

Wear and work in PPE on a daily basis, including appropriate work gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots

Ability to wear and work in Level C PPE in order to compete tasks, including respirators, Tychem/Tyvek suits, gloves, and safety boots, for extended durations when required by project conditions

Mobility & Travel

Willingness and ability to travel to job sites, sometimes on short notice

Comfortable working in remote or undeveloped locations with limited amenities

Cognitive & Sensory Requirements

Strong visual acuity for reading instruments, maps, and documentation

Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions and safety signals in noisy environments

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form, including reading and interpreting safety instructions and technical documents

Mental alertness to follow safety protocols, operate vehicles/equipment, and respond to changing field conditions

Maintain situational awareness and apply safety protocols in dynamic field environments

Use visual and auditory senses to monitor equipment, detect hazards, and communicate effectively with team members

JOB CONTEXT

60% or more field/site visit travel (environmental job hazards), approximately 40% office (controlled environment)

This classification requires travel to various project locations. Travel may involve day trips via driving within the state or to neighboring states, resulting in longer workdays; and extended and/or further travel (driving or flying), resulting in multiple days and overnights. Long-term remote assignments may be required, as needed.

Positions average 4 hours of paid overtime per week with start times of 5 - 8 am (depending on location). More overtime (including weekend work) may be required depending upon project demand. Some assignments require intermittent 24 hour on call duty and/or shift work based on project needs.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Health & Welfare: comprehensive benefits effective on your first day of employment

Paid Time Off & Leave: generous PTO, including community service time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave

Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match

Professional Development: Annual company reimbursement for one professional organization membership, one job-related external training, and one professional license or certification

Community & Culture: team building activities, social events, and donation of time, service, and resources to local organizations

August Mack Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.