Round Rock, TX, 78683, USA
6 days ago
Construction Materials Laboratory Manager
**30349BR** **Service Line:** Laboratory **Office Name:** Round Rock **Job Description:** **General Responsibilities:** You will be responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt). This includes ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner. Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff. Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment. **Essential Roles and Responsibilities:** • Ensures laboratory personnel are properly trained, supervised, and equipped with the necessary tools to maintain safety in both the office and laboratory. • Supervises or monitors laboratory activities, providing policies and procedures to ensure work is completed on time, meets client and project requirements, and aligns with company standards. • Manages laboratory accreditations, internal/external audits, and oversees the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. • Assists the Materials and/or Geotechnical Department Manager with short-term business development, ensuring sufficient fees to support staffing levels. • Oversees administrative operations of the laboratory, ensuring accurate preparation and reporting of reports, proposals, and client information. • Collaborates with the Materials and/or Geotechnical Department Manager to plan, recruit, select, and train department personnel. • Leads safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety rules and creating a safe work environment; promotes pre-task planning for all projects. **Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field and 5 years’ experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience. Certification by qualified national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required in areas such as concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. **Exemption:** Exempt **Requisition ID:** 30349BR **Posting Title:** Laboratory Manager **Employment Type:** Regular, Full Time **City, State (Office Location):** Round Rock, TX **About Terracon:** Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. **EEO Statement:** Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status. **Job Category:** Operations Management
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