Geotechnical Laboratory Manager

Knight Piesold USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health Savings account

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Knight Piésold USA is seeking a Laboratory Manager for its geotechnical soils laboratory. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring service quality, and mentoring technicians.

The position emphasizes innovation and leadership within a robust consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in geotechnical testing and supervisory roles, coupled with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in geotechnical testing methods and interpretation.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the geotechnical soils laboratory.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to laboratory technicians.
• Ensure timely delivery of test results and manage lab inventory.
• Participate in quality assurance and troubleshooting laboratory systems.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Piésold and the opportunities we have open.

• You will be joining a reputable, well established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience that specializes in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources.
• We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaborating with top professionals in the industry.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill the role of Laboratory Manager in a geotechnical soils’ laboratory setting. This unique opportunity is at the forefront of the engineering and mining industries. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our state-of-the-art advanced geotechnical soils laboratory, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of service to our clients. This position is also instrumental in implementing new technologies and methodologies, ensuring that Knight Piesold remains the leader of new innovations and schools of thought in the industry.

• Supervise and manage all aspects of the geotechnical soils laboratory operations, ensuring efficient and effective processing of laboratory specimens and timely delivery of test results.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of laboratory technicians, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Provide on-the-job training to laboratory technicians and engineers within the company.
• Manage inventory and resources, ensuring the lab is well-equipped to meet the needs of our clients and staff.
• Liaison to the Knight Piésold professional staff and clients.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, constantly striving to enhance our services.
• Responsible for troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software systems.

An Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of five years of field and laboratory geotechnical testing methods, techniques, and results interpretation required.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Engineering degree or equivalent education a plus.

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Compensation

In accordance with Colorado state law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $95,000 – $120,000/year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits

Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
• Health insurance – including Prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement)
• Health Savings account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Transit benefit program
• Discretionary annual bonus program

Knight Piésold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

EEO Policy

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail] or please call us at 1-303-629-8788 between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm MST, Monday-Friday.