Assistant Lab Manager

ECS Southwest, LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Lab Manager in Austin, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring quality control in construction materials testing. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while supervising junior staff and promoting safety in the lab. As you advance, you'll receive support for leadership training and certifications from respected organizations. ECS values its employees, providing a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about quality and safety in construction, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in construction materials testing.
• Ability to maintain lab certifications and lift 60-80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory safety and compliance for construction materials testing.
• Mentor lab staff and assist with project management and client relations.

Skills

Laboratory Safety and Compliance

Soils Testing

Concrete Testing

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of ASTM Standards

Quality Management Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Assistant Lab Manager to join our Austin team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the quality control and supervision of junior staff within the construction materials testing (CMT) laboratory to ensure the department's goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Assist the lab manager with supervision of all activities related to the laboratories, including overseeing the laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects; promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used; assist with safety training; oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment; ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS); maintain laboratory certifications and organization to meet accreditation standards such as DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO.
• Soils Testing: Oversee routine tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin visual soil classification.
• Concrete Testing: Oversee routine concrete tests including labeling, curing, temperature monitoring, and sample breaking.
• Data Collection: Interpret test data and prepare reports and summaries as requested.
• Communication: Mentor and train lab staff; coordinate work schedules; assist project managers and department leadership; participate in business development and client relations.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your leadership skills and encourage participation in training programs and certifications from organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, and others.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of related experience
• Willing to maintain basic concrete and/or soils lab certifications
• Ability to lift 60-80 pounds
• Strong communication skills
• Effective collaboration with peers, supervisors, and clients
• Understanding of construction materials testing equipment, methods, and ASTM standards
• Proficient in data interpretation and evaluation
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of ECS procedures is a plus

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies, founded in 1988, is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. With over 2,800 employees across 100+ offices, ECS is ranked #64 in ENR's Top 500 Design Firms and #144 in Top 200 Environmental Firms. We value our employees and offer benefits including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and more. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.