Construction & Geotechnical Laboratory Manager - Ensuring Quality & Precision Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for precision, quality, and leadership? We are seeking a Construction or Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Manager to oversee and coordinate testing operations involving soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. This role is pivotal in maintaining safety, efficiency, and compliance with company protocols and project requirements while fostering a productive and well-trained laboratory team. Your Key Responsibilities * Ensure Safe & Efficient Laboratory Operations: Maintain compliance with company quality protocols and project requirements while upholding rigorous safety standards. * Oversee Staff Training & Utilization: Guide, mentor, and optimize laboratory personnel to maintain proficiency in testing techniques and procedures. * Manage Laboratory Procedures & Quality Standards: Implement policies unique to the lab to ensure all testing services are conducted efficiently and in accordance with industry standards. * Collaborate on Proposals & Quotations: Work with office management to ensure accurate pricing, proper scoping of services, and availability of manpower. * Supervise Testing Activities & Compliance: Monitor laboratory work to ensure timely execution in alignment with client specifications and company standards. * Drive Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Oversee the upkeep of testing equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance with required regulations. * Support Business Development Efforts: Assist department managers in optimizing manpower levels and expanding laboratory service capabilities. * Enforce Administrative Compliance: Ensure personnel adhere to policies regarding reports, expense tracking, time sheets, and purchase orders. * Promote Safety & Risk Awareness: Lead safety initiatives, uphold risk management policies, and model a safe working environment. * Encourage Continuous Quality Monitoring: Engage in ongoing quality assurance to maintain high testing standards and best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications * Expertise in Construction Materials Testing, Inspection, and Quality Assurance * Certifications such as ACI, ICC, NICET, or DOT in concrete, aggregates, soil, rock, or road materials * Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field with 5 years of laboratory testing experience (or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree) * Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history * Strong understanding and past experience in laboratory management, geotechnical materials testing, and compliance standards This position offers an opportunity to lead laboratory operations while driving excellence in construction materials testing. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, we invite you to apply today! Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $46.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.