Construction Materials Laboratory Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, staffing, workload, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory technicians and other technical personnel.
• Oversee testing of construction materials including concrete, soils, aggregates, asphalt, masonry, and other materials as applicable.
• Ensure laboratory testing is performed in accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and project-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, and quality-control processes.
• Review test data, calculations, laboratory reports, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation and compliance requirements, including preparation for internal and external audits.
• Care for laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and repair.
• Monitor laboratory quality metrics, nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate records for testing, equipment calibration, personnel qualifications, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with project managers, field technicians, engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Aid in project planning, proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and laboratory testing schedules.
• Monitor laboratory utilization, productivity, turnaround times, and operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Investigate testing discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions when necessary.
• Support business development and client relationships by providing technical expertise and responsive service.
• Stay current with changes to applicable testing standards, specifications, and industry practices.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in construction materials testing, laboratory operations, quality assurance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials testing procedures and applicable ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Experience with laboratory quality systems, equipment calibration, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory data/reporting systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing an AASHTO-accredited, CCRL, or similarly accredited laboratory.
• ACI certifications such as ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician or related credentials.
• NICET, WAQTC, or other relevant materials-testing certifications.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Knowledge of DOT, municipal, commercial, and/or heavy civil construction specifications.
• Experience with laboratory audits and accreditation processes.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and occasionally visit active construction sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials or equipment as required.
• Ability to work around construction materials, laboratory equipment, dust, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required based on project demands.