Construction Materials Lab & Field Project Lead

Certerra; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development support

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Certerra seeks an experienced leader to supervise laboratory and field technicians across materials testing operations, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will manage testing for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, coordinating resources to meet client deadlines while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes safety, quality systems, data integrity, and collaboration with project managers to drive efficiency and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise laboratory and field personnel to ensure efficient project execution.
• Oversee testing operations for soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials.
• Review and approve testing data, reports, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule personnel and allocate resources to meet client deadlines.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Lab management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (preferred)

Associate's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Certerra seeks an experienced leader to supervise laboratory and field technicians across materials testing operations, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will manage testing for soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, coordinating resources to meet client deadlines while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes safety, quality systems, data integrity, and collaboration with project managers to drive efficiency and excellence in service delivery.