Lab Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Job Responsibilities

Pennoni is currently looking for a Laboratory Manager with experience consistent, but not limited to:

• Supervise others performing construction materials laboratory testing.
  • Construction materials testing includes:
    • Portland cement concrete; Portland cement; masonry products, including block, pavers and cast stone; high performance concrete; freeze/thaw; basic and complex soils testing; aggregate, and mix designs
• Perform construction materials testing in the laboratory per ASTM, AASHTO, PTM and AWWA standards.
• Meet deadlines.
• Manage workload and staffing to help ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure that the laboratory is a clean, organized and well maintained work space.
• Ensure that samples are handled, tested and reported in accordance with the standards and specifications.
• Enforce laboratory quality procedures and methods
• Assist with laboratory accreditation efforts, including quality document, audits and proficiency samples
• Assist with staffing and personnel responsibilities, including invoicing and collecting of receivables
• Manage 1-3 direct reports

Required Attributes:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma
• Minimum years of work experience: 3-5 in construction materials testing
• Minimum years of management experience: 0-3
• Computer skills required:
  • Proficiency with Windows based software.
    • Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Will need to be able to work with and become proficient in the basic industry soils software and laboratory information management systems (databases).

Preferred Attributes:

• Preferred Licenses: PE or the ability to obtain a PE license is a plus
• Preferred Education: BS in Engineering or Material Science a plus but nor required

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled