Geotechnical Lab Manager - Materials Testing Lead

UES; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

UES in Tucson, AZ, is hiring a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operation of the geotechnical and construction materials testing lab (concrete, aggregate, soil, rock, masonry, asphalt). The role includes coordinating samples, scheduling testing, and ensuring compliance with AASHTO and CCRL quality systems.

The successful candidate will lead laboratory staff, manage equipment calibration, and support project management with testing results and formal reports while contributing to business

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geology, natural sciences, construction related field, or other appropriate technical fields highly preferred (in lieu of a degree, work experience and applicable certifications from nationally recognized certification agencies such as NICET, ACI, ICC, etc. will be considered).
• Minimum 5 years combined experience in laboratory geotechnical and construction materials testing; at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role, required.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AASHTO test methods specific to geotechnical and construction materials, AASHTO R18 Quality Management System (or comparable quality management system), Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), geotechnical and material testing equipment, and calibration procedures required
• Demonstrated positive leadership with a good understanding of business metrics, safety policies/procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Performance or coordination of geotechnical laboratory testing, including classification, compaction, shear, consolidation, swell, hydraulic conductivity, and compressive strength of rock cores
• Performance or coordination of construction materials testing on materials such as flowable fill, aggregate, reinforcing bars, masonry, and asphalt
• Coordination and scheduling of laboratory testing assignments
• Performing and/or coordinating others in timely calibrations and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
• Maintaining documentation of equipment maintenance and calibrations for compliance with AASHTO Accreditation Program requirements, including internal and external audits
• Frequent use of gINT or Geosystems and field and laboratory information management systems for recording and reporting testing results
• Assisting Project Management staff with the review of laboratory testing results and preparation of formal reports
• Business planning related to staffing, salaries, and capital expenditures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering/geology/related field

Certification experience (NICET/ACI/ICC) considered in lieu of degree

Tools

gINT

Geosystems

Microsoft Office

Job description

UES in Tucson, AZ, is hiring a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operation of the geotechnical and construction materials testing lab (concrete, aggregate, soil, rock, masonry, asphalt). The role includes coordinating samples, scheduling testing, and ensuring compliance with AASHTO and CCRL quality systems.

The successful candidate will lead laboratory staff, manage equipment calibration, and support project management with testing results and formal reports while contributing to business