Lab Director

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

CERTERRA / Big Apple Group (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve.

We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a Professional Engineer to perform Special Inspections (Geotechnical), oversee our laboratory operations and ensure the highest quality of testing services. The will be responsible for managing lab staff, developing and implementing lab policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Special Inspections (Geotechnical).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with laboratory testing of construction materials, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, quality control, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Technical Requirements :

Other Miscellaneous Qualities :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.