Laboratory Manager – Concrete & Materials Testing

Brayman Construction; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brayman Construction Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee onsite concrete and materials testing for the Montgomery Locks and Dam project in Monaca, PA. The role supports batch plant production, project material compliance, and QC documentation.

You will lead lab operations, manage personnel, ensure testing to ACI standards, calibrate equipment, and coordinate with field crews and inspectors. The project runs through 2030 and offers a challenging, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in concrete, aggregate, or construction materials laboratory testing.
• Supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred.
• Experience with large civil/infrastructure projects (dam, bridge, DOT) preferred.
• Ability to manage laboratory documentation and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the onsite concrete and materials testing laboratory (QC lab).
• Oversee quality control testing for concrete production and placement.
• Supervise concrete cylinder casting, curing, and compressive strength testing.
• Direct aggregate sample preparation and testing activities.
• Maintain lab quality systems, logs, certifications and reports.
• Coordinate testing schedules with batch plant operations and field crews.
• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and certification records.
• Train, mentor, and supervise lab and field testing personnel.
• Support project audits, inspections and quality investigations.
• Promote and enforce safety standards in laboratory operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

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

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 reportsTrain, 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.

ABOUT BRAYMAN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia, and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions. Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, Brayman has grown, diversified and evolved its construction services from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

Brayman expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities. We love to promote from within!

Location: Monaca, PA

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