Lead Lab Manager – Materials & Geotechnical Testing

NV5, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

NV5, Inc. seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of its construction materials and geotechnical testing laboratory in Florida.

You will manage lab staff, ensure testing accuracy and on-time reporting, and maintain compliance with ASTM/AASHTO/FDOT standards while supporting project teams with QA/QC and client service. Responsibilities include supervising the Alachua lab, coordinating proficiency testing, conducting equipment maintenance, mentoring staff, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of laboratory testing and supervisory experience.
• Experience with FDOT and CMEC samples is a plus.
• Familiar with FDOT/USACE methods and civil construction practices.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication and people management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and supervision of NV5's Alachua Certified testing laboratory
• Assist with administration and participation in the CMEC / CCRL proficiency testing programs and audits.
• Assist with administration and participation in the CMEC / USACE Laboratory Validation Audit.
• Laboratory Testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and Asphalt in strict accordance the American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, FDOT Test Methods, and USACE Test Methods
• Laboratory Testing of Geotechnical Materials to include but not limited to Triaxial testing, Permeability, Direct Shear, Classifications, Consolidation Testing, Atterberg Limits tests, sieve analysis, corrosion series, organic content tests, Proctor Tests, unconfined compression tests, etc.
• Implementation and adherence of the laboratory Health & Safety program
• Arranging for and conducting equipment maintenance and calibrations as required
• Training and mentoring laboratory staff, and tracking of training records
• Preparation and distribution of laboratory testing reports, and liaison with NV5's geotechnical and materials staff, clients and stakeholders

Skills

People management

MS Office

Technical reporting

Client relations

Safety programs

Laboratory supervision

Education

Education evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Tools

FDOT Test Methods

USACE Test Methods

Job description

NV5, Inc. seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of its construction materials and geotechnical testing laboratory in Florida.

You will manage lab staff, ensure testing accuracy and on-time reporting, and maintain compliance with ASTM/AASHTO/FDOT standards while supporting project teams with QA/QC and client service. Responsibilities include supervising the Alachua lab, coordinating proficiency testing, conducting equipment maintenance, mentoring staff, and