Laboratory Manager - Construction Material Testing

 

Laboratory Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a Laboratory Manager to join our Building & Construction team in our Pittsburgh, PA office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry!

The Laboratory Manager will support the Building and Construction business by coordinating, managing, monitoring, and performing of assigned laboratory testing. We’re looking for a candidate who can effectively manage and perform necessary testing’s while providing exceptional customer service.

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.

 

What you’ll do:

• Entering data gathered from laboratory tests into reports
• Maintaining and development of laboratory testing programs
• Handling of laboratory equipment, including performing equipment calibrations and keeping track of equipment maintenance
• Must understand ASTM standards, AASHTO, and USACE documentation ACI, FDOT, ICC and/or NICET level 1 certifications required to manage an AASHTO accredited laboratory
• This position will require the physical laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with applicable ASTM procedures
• Technical competence to interpret and effectively communicate test procedures, specifications and results with team members, customers, consultants, and specifiers
• Complete knowledge and understanding of all equipment, test methods / methodology and applicable specifications associated with areas of responsibility
• Experience and skills that facilitates an understanding of computers and software to perform the job duties efficiently and effectively
• Physically able to work in the field, at construction sites as needed

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a construction material testing laboratory is required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and basic computer knowledge
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
• Moderate lifting required as part of day-to-day job functions

Certifications:

• ACI Concrete Strength Certificate
• ACI Certified Aggregate Base Certificate
• ACI Certified Aggregate Testing Certificate
• Nuclear Density Gauge Operator Certificate
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally

 

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing assets, and facilities. 

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. 

Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitm