Laboratory Manager – Concrete & Materials Testing

brayman; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brayman Construction Corporation seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee onsite concrete and materials testing operations for a major bridge/lock project in Monaca, PA. You will manage the QC laboratory, testing programs, and personnel to ensure compliance with project specs and Army Corps of Engineers standards.

Your role requires leading testing schedules, maintaining quality systems, and coordinating with batch plant operations, field crews, and inspectors to deliver high-quality concrete for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in concrete, aggregate, or construction materials laboratory testing.
• Supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred.
• Experience on large civil infrastructure projects (dam, bridge, DOT) preferred.
• Must hold ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I.
• Must hold ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
• Must hold ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1.
• Must hold ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1 and Level 2.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the onsite concrete and materials testing laboratory.
• Manage quality control testing for concrete production and placement.
• Supervise concrete cylinder casting, curing, handling, and compression testing.
• Direct aggregate sample preparation and testing.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems, logs, certifications, and reporting.
• Coordinate testing with batch plant operations, field crews, inspectors, and management.
• Manage lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and certification records.
• Review and validate test results and QC reports.
• Train and supervise laboratory personnel and field testers.
• Support project audits, inspections, and quality investigations.
• Enforce safety standards and best practices in lab operations.

Education

ACI certifications (Grade I, Concrete Strength Testing, Aggregate Testing Level 1, Concrete Laboratory Level 1, 2)

Job description

Laboratory Manager – Concrete & Materials Testing

Brayman Construction Corporation is seeking a qualified Laboratory Manager to oversee onsite concrete and materials testing operations for the $769.9 million Montgomery Locks and Dam project, awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Monaca.

This major infrastructure initiative involves removal of the existing lock chamber and construction of a new 110‑ft by 600‑ft primary lock chamber at the Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. The project includes in‑the‑wet construction, cofferdam installation, and large‑scale mass concrete operations extending through anticipated completion in 2030.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the project's quality control program by managing all laboratory operations associated with concrete production, aggregate testing, concrete cylinder curing, and compressive strength testing.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the onsite quality control laboratory utilized to support batch plant production and project material compliance. This role manages laboratory personnel, testing procedures, documentation, equipment calibration, and coordination with project quality control, production, and field operations teams.

The Laboratory Manager ensures all testing activities are performed in accordance with project specifications and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the onsite concrete and materials testing laboratory
• Oversee quality control testing associated with concrete production and placement
• Supervise concrete cylinder casting, curing, handling, and compressive strength testing
• Direct aggregate sample preparation and testing activities
• Maintain laboratory quality systems, testing logs, certifications, and reporting documentation
• Coordinate testing schedules with batch plant operations, field crews, inspectors, and project management
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and certification records
• Review and validate laboratory test results and quality control reports
• Train, mentor, and supervise laboratory and field testing personnel
• Support project audits, inspections, and quality investigations
• Promote and enforce safety standards and best practices within laboratory operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in concrete, aggregate, or construction materials laboratory testing
• Prior supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred
• Experience supporting large civil, infrastructure, dam, lock, marine, bridge, or DOT projects preferred
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Proficiency with testing documentation and reporting systems
• Valid driver’s license required

SAFETY

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects with various safety hazards which are potentially life‑threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Location: Monaca, PA

EOE: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet