Construction Materials Testing Lab Manager

 

Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

The Lab Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Constructions Services Department Lab. Your responsibilities would include oversight and managing client relationships, oversight of the lab, and technicians in the department. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

 Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation

 Lifting and/or moving up to 35 lbs regularly is expected, on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation

 The testing process for the various Construction Materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour

 Testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling; the manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range from a 0-75+ lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

   Weights in the 0-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range 10 - 35 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation

  Weights in the range of 35 - 75+ lbs (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation 

  Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation 

 On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours  

 Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles

 The testing work is performed inside and outside the lab with exposure to dirt, dust, sun, heat, and humidity

 This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud

 This is not a remote position. This role will be based in the selected job posting location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions
• Review clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Keeps records of personnel transactions such as timesheets, benefits, new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations; forwards necessary documentation to the Human Resources Department and/or Payroll for recordkeeping purposes
• Responds and/or investigates employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Maintaining lab workflow & organization
• Receiving samples, reviewing & entering test data into FDOT'S online database (mac)
• Performing laboratory tests as required for Construction Materials Testing in accordance with USACE, ASTM, AASHTO, and FDOT
• Testing of Construction Materials includes soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep of quality management system
• Train laboratory technicians
• Establish training & monitor technician's performance
• Approve weekly payroll of lab staff
• Perform annual reviews of lab technicians
• Regular attendance is required
• Follows safety procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida's Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.) & math skills
• Certifications required or able to obtain within the first 120 days
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician,
• ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• ACI Masonry Lab Technician
• CTQP Limerock Bearing Ratio Technician
• CTQP Asphalt Plant - Level 1 & Level 2
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Preferred Qualifications:

• A College degree in construction management or engineering preferred
• 2 - 5+ years as a material testing Lab Technician, Supervisor, or Manager
• Preferred at least five years related experience and/or training
• Experience with Deltek Vision 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe
• Experience with SAP Concur
• Preferred experience managing personnel in A/E/C firm

 

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

  

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we're looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

 

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

 

 

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