Laboratory Supervisor

Terracon; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Lexington, KY is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate and manage testing of soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.

You will enforce safety and quality protocols, supervise staff, oversee equipment maintenance, and support project proposals to ensure timely, accurate results for clients.

This role requires strong leadership, adherence to Terracon's safety culture, and the ability to organize resources to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification by national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification in concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage activities of a Construction and Geotechnical materials laboratory, ensuring safety and adherence to quality protocols.
• Oversee training and utilization of laboratory staff, and the maintenance and cleanliness of the lab and testing equipment.
• Assist with proposals and cost estimates to scope services, ensure manpower availability and proper pricing to render a profit.
• Supervise laboratory activities to ensure work is on time and in accordance with client and project requirements.

Education

Certification by national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Construction and Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt). This includes ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner. Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff. Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides supplemental operating policies and procedures unique to the laboratory to ensure that the testing services are accomplished consistent with Terracon's quality protocol and in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Assists Department Management during preparation of proposals and cost estimates for laboratory testing services to ensure a proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and appropriate pricing to render a profit.
• Ensures that laboratory personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office and laboratory.
• With oversight from Department Management, supervises or monitors laboratory activities to ensure that the work is executed on time and in accordance with the client and project requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensures that laboratory processes and personnel adhere to the requirements of the company Quality program and the Construction Materials Quality Management System (QMS).
• Evaluates the performance of all employees within the laboratory and assists them in their professional development and growth, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Supervises the efficient utilization of facilities and equipment assigned to his or her area and makes requests for additional equipment and facilities as needed to meet the client’s demands.
• Oversees calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
• Ensures the proper organization and appearance of the laboratory area for which he/she is responsible, including keeping the area and equipment clean and uncluttered.
• Provides assistance to the Department Manager, directs the short-range business development activities of laboratory personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower staffing levels.
• Directly supervises the administrative systems of the laboratory to ensure that reports, proposals, and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported.
• Ensures that laboratory personnel follow company administrative policies. Examples of such policies include, but are not limited to, time sheets, expense reports and purchase order requirements.
• With the assistance from the Department Manager, plans, recruits, selects and provides training for personnel in the department.
• Performs construction and geotechnical related laboratory testing.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification by qualified national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required in areas such as concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials.