Lab Supervisor

 

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.

This position is a key and vital part of the UES Team!  Your day as the Lab Supervisorin the Construction Services Department at UES will be both challenging and rewarding. As the materials testing Lab Supervisor, your responsibilities would include oversight and managing the daily lab activities under the materials testing lab manager. We are looking for a person who has a team player mentality, leadership skills, and great attention to detail. A person who can work independently and prioritize, organize, and pragmatically complete required tasks.  

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 the essential job

functions.

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

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, 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

The technician's primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete samples, as well as testing other construction materials; 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+ pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation 

Weights in the 0-75-pound 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+ pounds (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 

The testing work is performed outside on the field 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

The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repeated several times per hour

The technician's primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete samples, as well as testing other construction materials; testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling; the manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range from a few pounds up to 75+ pounds

Weights in the 5 - 75-pound range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 - 35 repetitions per hour

Weights in the range of 35 - 75+ pounds (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour

Construction materials are manually lifted and carried/moved distances ranging from a few feet up to 75 feet in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing

The workdays usually range from 7 - 9 hours  

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

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 performance
• Approve weekly payroll of lab staff
• Attend annual reviews of lab technicians
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED accepted
• 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

Education and/or experience

• 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)
• 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 in 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:

• College degree in construction management or engineering preferred
• 2 - 5+ years as a material testing Lab Technician, Supervisor, or Manager

 

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.

 

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