Lab Manager - Construction Services Department Job at Universal Engineering Sciences
Overview:
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
This position is a key and vital part of the UES Team! Your day as the Lab Manager in the Construction Services Department at UES will be both challenging and rewarding. As the materials testing lab supervisor, your responsibilities would include oversight and managing the daily lab activities under the materials testing lab manager. We are looking for a person who has a team player mentality, leadership skills, and great attention to detail. A person who can work independently and prioritize, organize, and pragmatically complete required tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintaining lab workflow & organization
- Receiving samples, reviewing & entering test data into FDOT’S online database (mac)
- Performing laboratory tests as required for construction materials testing in accordance with USACE, ASTM, AASHTO, and FDOT
- Testing of construction materials includes soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt
- Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep of quality management system
- Train laboratory technicians
- Establish training & monitor technician performance
- Approve weekly payroll of lab staff
- Attend annual reviews of lab technicians
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
- Other duties may be assigned
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED accepted
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.) & math skills
- Certifications required or able to obtain within the first 120 days
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician,
- ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1
- ACI Masonry Lab Technician
- CTQP Limerock Bearing Ratio Technician
- CTQP Asphalt Plant – Level 1 & Level 2
Preferred Qualifications:
- A College degree in construction management or engineering preferred
- 2 - 5+ years as a material testing Lab Technician, Supervisor, or Manager
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear; body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing
- Lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds regularly on average, and up to 75 pounds on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
- This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions
- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.
- This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES?
We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace
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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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