Laboratory Supervisor / Head (Construction Materials)

AVM Engineering Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services; Marikina; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm in Metro Manila is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor / Head to oversee lab operations, including testing and quality assurance of construction materials. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Chemistry, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing daily lab activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, supervising staff, and maintaining testing equipment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Chemistry is typical; licensed engineers preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction materials testing and quality control.
• Proficiency in operating lab equipment and familiarity with testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab activities, including sampling and testing of construction materials.
• Implement QC measures to ensure accurate results adhere to standards.
• Manage, train, and supervise laboratory technicians.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory testing equipment.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with building codes.
• Manage lab expenses and track material inventory.
• Liaise with site engineers and external labs for certification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory Testing Equipment

Job description

Laboratory Supervisor / Head (Construction Materials)

AVM Engineering Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services

Negotiable

On-site - Marikina 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Oversee daily lab activities, including sampling, preparation, and testing of construction materials (concrete, steel, aggregates, soil, asphalt).
• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control (QC) measures, ensuring accurate results adhere to relevant standards (e.g., ASTM, DPWH) and project specifications.
• Staff Leadership: Manage, train, and supervise laboratory technicians and personnel, fostering a productive and safe work environment.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Maintain, calibrate, and schedule maintenance for all laboratory testing equipment to ensure reliability.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed test reports, communicate findings, and ensure compliance with national/international building codes and standards.
• Budget & Inventory: Manage lab expenses, track material inventory, and contribute to cost estimates for projects.
• Coordination: Liaise with site engineers, project managers, and external accredited labs for certification.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (CE) or Chemistry is typical; licensed engineers preferred.
• Experience: Significant experience in construction materials testing, laboratory operations, and quality control/assurance (at least 5 years and above).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating lab equipment, knowledge of material properties, and familiarity with testing procedures (e.g., sieve analysis, slump test, compression tests, flexural, tensile, compaction, soil analysis, chemical analysis, etc.).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication (written & oral), attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure.