Geotechnical Laboratory Manager

About the Company

Knight Piésold is a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience specializing in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We foster a "One Team" approach, encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing to achieve shared goals. Our engineers develop skills through diverse projects, mentoring programs, and working alongside top industry professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our state-of-the-art advanced geotechnical soils laboratory. This role ensures the highest level of service to clients and drives innovation in laboratory technologies and methodologies. The Laboratory Manager will supervise laboratory operations, mentor technicians, manage resources, and maintain quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all aspects of geotechnical soils laboratory operations, ensuring efficient processing of specimens and timely delivery of test results.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of laboratory technicians in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Train laboratory technicians and engineers within the company.
• Manage inventory and resources to meet client and staff needs.
• Serve as a liaison between Knight Piésold professional staff and clients.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities to enhance services.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and software systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of field and laboratory geotechnical testing methods, techniques, and results interpretation.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Engineering degree or equivalent education (preferred).

Pay

Annual compensation range: $95,000 – $120,000, depending on experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits

• 401(k) / Roth 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health insurance (including prescription drug coverage).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Transit benefit program.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.