Lab Manager (CMT/Soils)

Nova Engineering and Environmental LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401K retirement with matching

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

Wellness program with incentives

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in South Carolina seeks an experienced CMT Laboratory Manager to oversee lab operations in Greenville. Responsibilities include managing personnel, maintaining lab equipment, and performing essential QA/QC tests on materials like soil and concrete. Candidates must have ACI certifications and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and project management skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory.
• Strong project management abilities for multiple projects.
• Ability to perform QA/QC tests on construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab's production and personnel.
• Maintain detailed records of observations and test results.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Education

ACI Strength Testing Certification

ACI Aggregate Testing Certification

Job description

NOVA Engineering is currently seeking a highly skilled CMT L Laboratory Manager to join our team in Greenville, SC. The Lab Manager will manage the lab's production and personnel and provide quality assurance/quality control lab testing duties for commercial, retail, educational, low to high-rise, manufacturing, and government construction projects.

Essential Functions

• Performing specific QA/QC tests on construction materials and building components such as soil, concrete, and asphalt, per ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, etc. standards.
• Maintain detailed records of observations, inspections, and test results.
• Organizing lab data, processing, and report preparation.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment and workspaces.

Manage lab personnel and maintain required certifications among the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• ACI Strength Testing and ACI Aggregate Testing Certifications Required
• 5+ Experience in a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory testing and sampling
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Strong project management abilities, including managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.

• Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Perks

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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