Lab Director - Building and Construction Testing

Lab Director - Building and Construction – Farmingdale, New York

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Lab Director to join the MT Group in Farmingdale, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building & Construction industry!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

MT Group’s broad knowledge, technical expertise, and vast experience with public and private construction projects in the New York Metro Area makes them a leader in Special Inspection and Materials Testing field.

What are we looking for?

The Lab Director will be responsible for all MT Group licensing and accreditations and compliance as well as audit preparation for the laboratory and management of the Lab Operations team. 

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 per year with a quarterly bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

• Assume responsibility for all licensing and accreditations, including the NYC Concrete Testing Laboratory license, CCRL, AMRL, and AASHTO.
•  Ensure ongoing compliance with these accreditations and prepare the lab for both internal and external audits
• Manage all lab personnel
• Review and sign/seal laboratory test reports, including but not limited to: Asphalt, Concrete, Soil, & Masonry & Fireproofing materials
• Serve as a technical resource to management staff and major clients 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 
• NY and NJ State PE License.  If NJ State license is not held, applicant needs to apply within 3 months of employment.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Laboratory I (Aggregate and Strength Testing), ACI Laboratory II, ACI- Concrete Field
  • If not held at the time of hire, applicant will be required to obtain within the first year of employment.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years supervisory or managerial experience in commercial construction & lab testing
• Knowledge and experience in the management of engineering projects and personnel
• Familiarity with test methods of material tests from different accreditation bodies, ie. ASTM methods, AASHTO methods & NYSDOT methods, etc.
• Technical competence to interpret and effectively communicate test procedures, specifications and results with subordinates, customers, consultants, and specifiers
• Complete knowledge and understanding of project specification development, architectural drawings, and shop drawings as they relate to the construction industry
• Complete knowledge and understanding of all equipment, test methods/methodology and applicable specifications associated with area(s) of responsibility
• Develop the business and be responsible for financial management of the lab and testing.
• Experience and skills that facilitate an understanding of computers and software developed for the construction industry
• Have familiarity with and be willing to participate in industry organizations involved in writing test methods and specifications
• Ability to effectively manage subordinates and organize the workload
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed