ECS Group of Companies · 16 hours ago
Lab Manager
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expECS Limited is a leader in geotechnical and construction materials consulting, and they are seeking a certified Lab Manager to join their Melbourne team. The role involves overseeing quality control, managing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in the laboratory.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used; Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records; Ensure your lab is in compliance with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures, including adoption, implementation, and enforcement; Ensure that all team members earn and maintain relevant laboratory certifications by external certifying agencies and in accordance with Corporate's Lab Accreditation Policy, such as AASHTO, CMEC, or A2LA, including performance of required Proficiency Same Testing
Laboratory Leadership: Manage activities and personnel related to geotechnical and construction materials laboratory testing with consideration of financial performance; Oversee and coordinate the schedules and work of laboratory technicians; Oversee laboratory tests and interpretation of test data
Soils Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils
Concrete Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples
Data: Prepare and review reports and summaries of findings; Perform calculations and data reduction of test results
Communication: Actively mentor and train lab staff; Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for laboratory technicians; Provide assistance to project managers and the department manager as requested; Collaborate with recruiting and your supervisor to maintain adequate staffing for your lab; Participate in business development, marketing, and client development
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
4+ years of related experience performing laboratory tests on construction materials
Must have and be willing to maintain basic concrete and/or soils lab certifications
Must be able to lift 60-80 pounds
Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
Ability to work effectively with peers, supervisors, and clients and to build a team
Good understanding of construction materials laboratory testing equipment, methods, principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards to include evaluation of results in terms of specification compliance
Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results
Leadership and decision-making skills
Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation and laboratory accreditation requirements
Preferred
Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Additional incentives
Company
ECS Group of Companies
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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