Socotec
Lab Manager - Construction Materials Testing
Orlando, FL, United States · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
ExcelProcurementResearchCommunicationGeotechnical Engineering
About the role
- About SOCOTEC: SOCOTEC 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 Orlando location.
- SOCOTEC is looking for an autonomous self-starter who will relish the opportunity to set up a new CMT lab which will focus on geotechnical soils testing, concrete testing, and asphalt testing.
Responsibilities
- Manage, oversee, perform testing, and submit testing results for both public and private clients.
- 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 AASHTO and FDOT accreditation.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific responsibilities does not preclude the laboratory director from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Identifies needs and performs the required research for new testing procedures.
- Weekend and overtime work is required as needed based on laboratory workload
- some limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position
- Weekend and overtime work is required as needed based on laboratory workload; some limited overnight and interstate 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) preferred or equivalent experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.
- ACI and FDOT/CTQP certifications are preferred.
- If you do not have the required certifications you will need to acquire them within 1 year of your start date.
- Experience in soil and rock laboratory work is preferred.
Benefits
- Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range.
Equal opportunity
- Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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