Construction Materials Testing Lab Supervisor / Manager

Construction Materials Testing Lab Supervisor / Manager

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals : Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

NV5, Inc. has been established in Nevada City, CA for over thirty years providing Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Services. As engineers, architects, construction / program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Laboratory Manager oversees all operational and technical aspects of running the geotechnical / materials laboratory in compliance with industry standards such as AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO and Caltrans Test Methods. Demonstrates competence in all laboratory methods. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of Lab Technicians. The lab manager is under the general supervision of the location manager and reports to the Laboratory Engineer for laboratory quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manages lab technicians, coordinating staffing needs and daily work schedules.
• Performs technical review of all laboratory-generated data.
• Prepares or reviews final laboratory reports and furnishes them to the client upon approval by the project manager.
• Communicates with contractor, supervisor and / or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Ensures complete and comprehensive communication with project manager and other staff to insure the effective management of the project.
• Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
• Oversees the acquisition of new field and laboratory equipment for the office location.
• Oversees and coordinates laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Maintains and updates laboratory accreditations and serves as the liaison with the accreditation agencies.
• Maintains and updates regulatory licenses for nuclear testing equipment, and serves as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for the office location.
• Manages facility maintenance for the laboratory location.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Skills :

Certifications / Licenses (Must possess one or more of the following) :

Physical and Environmental Factors :

The pay range for this California position is $32.00- $40.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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