Lab Manager

About the role

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Lab Manager to join our Birmingham team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations, personnel, and workload distribution
• Oversees laboratory testing, data interpretation, and report preparation
• Ensures all testing meets applicable standards and quality requirements (e.g., ASTM, QA/QC)
• Performs calculations and data reduction as needed
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and manages calibration schedules and records
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ensures laboratory organization and compliance with accreditation and quality requirements
• Obtains and maintains laboratory certifications and accreditations; ensures staff achieve required certifications
• Oversees compliance with corporate and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Supports Project Managers, Department Managers, and administrative functions as needed
• Leads recruiting and staffing efforts in coordination with leadership
• Promotes safety culture and ensures compliance with safety requirements
• Participates in business development, marketing, and client relationship activities
• Occasionally performs laboratory testing and technician duties as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used
• Assist with company-required safety training

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred
• 4 years of related experience
• Basic certifications as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy and any advanced certifications necessary for the work performed
• If managing both the soils and concrete labs, certifications are required for both laboratories
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team-building skills
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory testing methods, ASTM standards, and equipment
• Ability to evaluate test results for specification compliance
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and validate data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and leadership
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency with laboratory systems (e.g., Breakpro and/or Keylab)
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ability to lift 60-80 pounds occasionally

Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position if they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements:

• E-5

About the company

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).