Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Lab Manager

Olsson; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Laboratory Manager for Construction Materials Testing in Tempe, AZ to coordinate lab activities, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with safety and accreditation standards. You will oversee testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and other construction materials, while communicating with project teams and clients.

The role requires strong leadership, calibration maintenance, and process improvements to meet project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a construction-related field.
• Minimum 5 years working in a construction materials or geotechnical laboratory.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory safety procedures are followed and staff are trained in equipment use and testing procedures.
• Coordinate daily laboratory operations to meet project schedules, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory staff while maintaining company and safety standards.
• Oversee testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and other construction materials.
• Communicate with clients, project teams, and field personnel regarding testing needs and results.
• Assist with project scopes, estimates, and proposals for laboratory services.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes, efficiency, and testing accuracy.
• Ensure laboratory accreditation requirements are met through proper documentation, testing, and quality control practices.
• Review and approve laboratory test results and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement CCRL and AASTO proficiency sampling.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Laboratory management

Safety procedures

Client communication

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. It’s a people‑centric firm, and the environment we create encourages growth and creativity, building a culture uniquely Olsson that expands as we do.

Job Description

The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating all laboratory activities to ensure work is completed on time and in accordance with project requirements and safety standards. The manager oversees laboratory operations, staff, and equipment, develops technical procedures, and maintains accreditation standards (USACE, AMRL, CCRL). The position involves implementing safety regulations, performing maintenance and testing, and ensuring adherence to industry standards, essential for the successful completion of construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory safety procedures are followed and staff are properly trained in equipment use and testing procedures.
• Coordinate daily laboratory operations to meet project schedules, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory staff while maintaining company and safety standards.
• Oversee testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and other construction materials.
• Communicate with clients, project teams, and field personnel regarding testing needs and results.
• Assist with project scopes, estimates, and proposals for laboratory services.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including required calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes, efficiency, and testing accuracy.
• Ensure laboratory accreditation requirements are met through proper documentation, testing, and quality control practices.
• Review and approve laboratory test results and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement CCRL proficiency sampling.
• Implement AASTO proficiency sampling.

You are passionate about

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Required

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a construction‑related field.
• Minimum 5 years working in a construction materials or geotechnical laboratory.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history.

Preferred Certifications

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Grade I
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength
• ATTI Soils/Aggregate
• ATTI Asphalt

Desirable Certifications

• OSHA 30
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Level 1
• Nuclear Gauge
• Applicable Department of Transportation/Roads certifications
• ATTI Field

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored development paths to build career
• Flexible work arrangements
• Positive impact on communities
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
• Bonus system that rewards performance

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.