What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Lab Manager position at Whitestone?
About the job Geotechnical Lab Manager
Whitestone Associates, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and leading provider of environmental and geotechnical engineering services throughout the eastern US, is currently recruiting for Laboratory Manager to join our Buffalo, NY office location. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced candidates to join and contribute to the growth of a 100% employee-owned engineering firm. Salary commensurate with experience.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing laboratory operations for construction materials and soils testing.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinate, supervise, and manage all functions related to Whitestone's regional construction materials laboratory in accordance with standardized testing methodologies, company standards, and client requirements;
- Supervise and conduct laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, index testing, moisture content testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and permeability testing of various soils;
- Supervise and conduct laboratory tests for concrete including delivery of samples to the laboratory, curing, temperature monitoring, test scheduling, sample preparation, and unconfined compressive strength testing;
- Coordinate with the Regional Manager, engineers, and project managers to deliver clear and accurate results for multiple projects in an efficient manner that meets project milestones;
- Train and supervise junior level laboratory staff regarding safety, testing methods, data interpretation, and report preparation;
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment and adherence to safety procedures;
- Assist with the accreditation and ensure continued compliance with laboratory certifications such as AASHTO, ARML, and CCRL; and
- May be required to perform construction and geotechnical related testing based on workload and staffing.
Requirements :
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2
Benefits :
