Socotec
Laboratory Manager, Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Services
Nashville, TN, United States · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
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About the role
- SOCOTEC company is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures.
- Reporting to the Principal Engineer in charge, this role will ensure the efficient daily operation of the Geotechnical and Construction Material Laboratory operations at our new Nashville location.
- SOCOTEC is looking for an autonomous self-starter who will relish the opportunity to set up a new laboratory focused on construction materials testing (soils, concrete, masonry, aggregate, asphalt) and geotechnical testing.
Responsibilities
- Manage, oversee, perform testing, review, and submit testing results for soils, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate, and related construction materials testing, as well as geotechnical related testing.
- Maintain and organize laboratory workload to meet given deadlines and be proactive in assessing bottlenecks in workflows and processes to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
- Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure testing is in accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, AASHTO re:source, CCRL, and company quality system requirements.
- Support laboratory accreditation readiness activities, including document control, equipment records, calibration files, technician competency records, internal audits, and corrective action follow up.
- Coordinate with Nashville field staff, project managers, clients, and contractors to support timely sample intake, testing priorities, reporting, and project communication.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned by their manager. The omission of specific responsibilities does not preclude the laboratory director from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned by their manager.
Requirements
- Identifies needs and performs the required research for new testing procedures.
- Weekend and overtime work may be required as needed based on laboratory workload
- Limited overnight or regional travel may be required with this position
- Weekend and overtime work may be required as needed based on laboratory workload; Limited overnight or regional travel may be required with this position
Nice to have
- Mechanically inclined to help with equipment troubleshooting and repairs is preferred.
- BA/BS in a related discipline (BS in civil engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Master degree or higher in a relevant area is preferred but not required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
- ACI and NICET certification in Construction Materials Testing, including soils, concrete, or asphalt, and TDOT certifications are preferred.
- Required certifications must be obtained within 1 year of your start date if not already held.
- Experience in soil and rock laboratory work is preferred.
Benefits
- Corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range are required.
Equal opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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