Geotechnical Laboratory Manager

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
Summary   As a Geotechnical Laboratory Manager, you will manage the daily operation and staff in the geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory (concrete, aggregate, soil, rock, masonry, and asphalt) and is responsible for the coordination and organization of project samples for testing at this location. The successful candidate must have leadership skills and the ability to work in developing a collaborative team environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated positive relationships with clients, contractors, and coworkers; and a strong work ethic. As a member of our leadership group, you will be responsible for staff supervision, training, mentoring, and coaching of employees. The Ideal CandidateEnergetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.Creative – Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.  If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performance or coordination of geotechnical laboratory testing, including classification, compaction, shear, consolidation, swell, hydraulic conductivity, and compressive strength of rock cores
• Performance or coordination of construction materials testing on materials such as flowable fill, aggregate, reinforcing bars, masonry, and asphalt
• Coordination and scheduling of laboratory testing assignments
• Performing and/or coordinating others in timely calibrations and maintenance of field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards
• Maintaining documentation of equipment maintenance and calibrations for compliance with AASHTO Accreditation Program requirements, including internal and external audits
• Frequent use of gINT or Geosystems and field and laboratory information management systems for recording and reporting testing results
• Assisting Project Management staff with the review of laboratory testing results and preparation of formal reports
• Business planning related to staffing, salaries, and capital expenditures.

Please note that the duties above may vary based on the changing needs of the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record
• Minimum 5 years combined experience in laboratory geotechnical and construction materials testing; at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role, required.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting advanced laboratory tests, including Triaxial, Permeability, CBR, Proctor, Sieve analysis, and Atterberg limits.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and methodologies, with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated positive leadership with a good understanding of business metrics, safety policies/procedures.<