Senior Construction Materials Lab Manager

Consolidated Engineering Laboratories (CEL); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Engineering Laboratories (CEL) is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Manager to lead the lab operations, ensure testing accuracy, and uphold quality systems across concrete, soils, aggregates, and related materials. You will supervise technicians, develop procedures, and manage client deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in construction materials testing and 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, with strong knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction materials testing, laboratory operations, quality assurance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials testing procedures and ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Experience with laboratory quality systems, equipment calibration, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory data/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, staffing, workload, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Oversee testing of construction materials including concrete, soils, aggregates, asphalt, masonry, and other materials as applicable.
• Ensure laboratory testing is performed in accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and project-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, and quality-control processes.
• Review test data, calculations, laboratory reports, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation and compliance requirements, including preparation for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitor laboratory quality metrics, nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate records for testing, equipment calibration, personnel qualifications, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with project managers, field technicians, engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory management

Project prioritization

Microsoft Office

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Consolidated Engineering Laboratories (CEL) is seeking a Construction Materials Laboratory Manager to lead the lab operations, ensure testing accuracy, and uphold quality systems across concrete, soils, aggregates, and related materials. You will supervise technicians, develop procedures, and manage client deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in construction materials testing and 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, with strong knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO standards