Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Manager

Ninyo & Moore, A SOCOTEC Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials testing firm is seeking a Laboratory Manager for its Las Vegas location. The ideal candidate will oversee the geotechnical and construction materials testing lab, ensure quality testing, mentor staff, and maintain lab operations. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and industry certifications are preferred. This is a full-time, in-office role offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and good organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and mentor laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Run the geotechnical and construction materials testing lab.
• Maintain proper and complete laboratory data.
• Responsible for budget control and workflow management.

Skills

Soil, asphalt & concrete testing experience

Professional registrations or certifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude and good organizational skills

Current valid driver's license

Tools

ACI certifications

Field Testing Technician – Grade I

Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician

Job description

Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Manager

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Manager to run our geotechnical and construction materials testing lab in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. The successful candidate will be required to be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the standard test methods for all tests performed by a lab including those performed by asphalt, concrete and soils technician. Duties also include supervision and mentorship of the laboratory staff, maintaining proper and complete laboratory data, lab certification and maintenance, maintain/purchase equipment, responsible for budget control, work flow and clear communications with the Project Manager regarding all aspects of the laboratory operations including providing of neat and orderly project documentations.

Required Skills

• Soil, asphalt & concrete testing experience or equivalent.
• Professional registrations or certifications and 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Current valid driver's license.

Required Certifications

• ACI certifications: Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
• Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I.
• Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1.
• Aggregate Base Testing Technician.
• Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2.
• Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician.
• NAQTC Sampling and Density, Aggregate, Asphalt and Asphalt Extended tests (or ability to obtain).

Status: Full-time, in-office

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering