Lab Manager - Geotechnical & Construction Materials Testing

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an autonomous leader to set up and run a new Construction Materials Testing (CMT) lab in Tampa, focusing on geotechnical soils, concrete, and asphalt testing. You will supervise staff, maintain QA/QC, safety, and the lab’s production and reporting workflows.

The role requires a BS in civil engineering (PE preferred), 5–10 years of lab leadership, and experience with AASHTO/FDOT accreditation. Expect extensive coordination with clients and internal teams and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related discipline (BS in civil engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in leading and motivating a laboratory or technical group.
• ACI and FDOT/CTQP certifications are preferred and should be obtained within 1 year of start date.
• Experience in soil and rock laboratory work is preferred.
• Experience in process driven operations and people management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, perform testing, and submit testing results for both public and private clients.
• Generate, calculate, and compile laboratory testing reports and issue to clients and supervise others performing the same.
• Maintain and organize laboratory workload to meet deadlines and identify bottlenecks for efficient operations.
• Oversees lab testing procedures: setup, loads, instrumentation, data acquisition, analyses, and cleanup.
• Ensure timely entry of lab KPI’s and billing information weekly.
• Identify needs and perform research for new testing procedures.
• Maintain QMS and ensure testing aligns with AASHTO and FDOT accreditation.
• Oversee equipment calibrations, maintenance, upgrades, procurement, and repairs.
• Communicate with clients and CED staff; cultivate client relationships.
• Assist in equipment troubleshooting and ensure lab is clean, stocked, and safe.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Geotechnical testing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an autonomous leader to set up and run a new Construction Materials Testing (CMT) lab in Tampa, focusing on geotechnical soils, concrete, and asphalt testing. You will supervise staff, maintain QA/QC, safety, and the lab’s production and reporting workflows.

The role requires a BS in civil engineering (PE preferred), 5–10 years of lab leadership, and experience with AASHTO/FDOT accreditation. Expect extensive coordination with clients and internal teams and occasional travel.