Assistant Concrete Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist the Concrete Lab Manager with supervision of all activities related to the laboratories. Actively mentor and train lab staff.
• Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used. Assist with company required safety training.
• Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for Concrete laboratory technicians.
• Interpret test data and prepare reports and/or summaries of test data.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers, the Department Manager, and assist with administrative duties as needed.
• Calibration of concrete laboratory equipment and maintenance of calibration schedule and records.
• Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with collaboration and approval by your supervisor.
• Assist with inventory maintenance and organization of required supplies and equipment.
• Perform field and/or lab testing as needed.
• Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.
• Assist with compliance with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures; including adoption, implementation and enforcement.
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining appropriate concrete lab-testing related certifications by external certifying agencies for the defined scope; and also ensuring Concrete Lab Technicians obtain the same.
• Assist in maintaining an organized concrete lab in compliance with QA/QC initiatives and accreditation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Good understanding of laboratory tests on construction materials and the ability to evaluate the test results in terms of specification compliance
• Knowledge of test methods, ASTM standards, and laboratory equipment
• Basic ceritifcations per tech cert policy and necessary advanced certifications required
• Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers and supervisors as well as independently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to frequently lift 60-80 pounds
• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

The expected pay range for this role and location is $27-$30/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.