Laboratory Manager

• Managing activities and personnel related to geotechnical/construction materials laboratory testing
• Overseeing laboratory tests, interpretation of test data, and preparing reports and/or summaries of test data
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the lab with consideration of financial performance
• Responsible for complying with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures; including adoption, implementation, and enforcement
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate lab-testing related certifications by external certifying agencies for the defined scope; and also ensuring Lab Technicians obtain the same
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining accreditation by appropriate accrediting agencies in accordance with Corporate's Lab Accreditation Policy (such as by AASHTO re:source, CMEC, A2LA, or equivalent), including participation and performance of required Proficiency Sample Testing
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and records
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of required supplies and equipment
• Promoting safe work practices and ensuring proper PPE is used
• Perform calculations and data reduction of test results and other administrative duties, as needed
• Oversee and coordinate the schedules and work of laboratory technicians
• Train and supervise both existing and new technicians
• Conduct and/or assist with coaching, performance evaluations, discipline, and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Assist and/or be responsible for maintaining appropriate staff levels with approval by your management
• The focus of this position will be on Laboratory Management, you may occasionally perform technician job duties

• High school diploma; BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Nuclear gauge and basic concrete and soils certifications

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.