Materials Lab Manager: Testing & Team Leadership

CEC Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

An engineering firm in Oklahoma City seeks a Lab Manager with extensive experience in construction materials testing. The ideal candidate will manage team performance, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and maintain client relationships. A strong technical background and certifications in materials testing are required. This role offers a structured work schedule and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in the construction materials testing field.
• Five years’ experience in a lab management role.
• Extensive knowledge of AASHTO and ASTM procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Mathematical skills for computations and measurements.
• Proficient personal computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Directs and schedules performance tests of construction materials.
• Ensures validity of test results and turnaround schedules.
• Trains lab technicians to comply with testing procedures.
• Develops and maintains client relationships for repeat work.
• Coordinates project invoicing and collections.

Skills

Problem solving/analysis

Technical capacity

Thoroughness

Tools

Microsoft Office

ACI Concrete Field and Laboratory Testing Certification

ACI Aggregates Testing Certification

ODOT Asphalt, Concrete, Soils and Aggregates Certification

Job description

An engineering firm in Oklahoma City seeks a Lab Manager with extensive experience in construction materials testing. The ideal candidate will manage team performance, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and maintain client relationships. A strong technical background and certifications in materials testing are required. This role offers a structured work schedule and a commitment to safety in the workplace.