Senior Lab Manager

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Senior Lab Manager to join our Buffalo, NYteam. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the quality control and management of staff within the construction materials testing (CMT) laboratory to ensure the department's goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used; Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer's schedule and records; Ensure your lab is in compliance with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures, including adoption, implementation, and enforcement; Ensure that all team members earn and maintain relevant laboratory certifications by external certifying agencies and in accordance with Corporate's Lab Accreditation Policy, such as AASHTO, CMEC, or A2LA, including performance of required Proficiency Same Testing.
• Laboratory Leadership: Manage activities and personnel related to geotechnical and construction materials laboratory testing with consideration of financial performance; Oversee and coordinate the schedules and work of laboratory technicians; Oversee laboratory tests and interpretation of test data.
• Soils Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils.
• Concrete Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.
• Data: Prepare and review reports and summaries of findings; Perform calculations and data reduction of test results.
• Communication: Actively mentor and train lab staff; Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for laboratory technicians; Provide assistance to project managers and the department manager as requested; Collaborate with recruiting and your supervisor to maintain adequate staffing for your lab; Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of related experience performing laboratory tests on construction materials.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic concrete and/or soils lab certifications.
• Must be able to lift 60-80 pounds.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers, supervisors, and clients and to build a team.
• Expert understanding of construction materials laboratory testing equipment, methods, principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards to include evaluation of results in terms of specification compliance.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
• Advanced leadership and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $80,000 - $85,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.