CoMET Laboratory Manager

Raba Kistner, Inc.•Dallas, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable CoMET Laboratory Manager to join its Consultants team in Dallas, Texas. The manager is responsible for the overall quality of laboratory services, supervising laboratory technicians, allocating resources, scheduling laboratory tests, monitoring and reporting test results, preparing billing sheets for laboratory tests, meeting deadlines, and maintaining laboratory accreditation. The position coordinates assignments and priorities with engineering staff and the direct report, verifies laboratory procedures and results, supervises and trains technicians, performs laboratory testing as needed, and oversees equipment maintenance, calibration, documentation, supplies, and housekeeping. The manager also monitors technician time records and workload, communicates overtime needs and project status to the manager, and conducts performance reviews. The role requires adherence to the company’s Health and Safety and BBWS programs. Work may involve irregular hours and out-of-town or overnight travel to company offices, client offices, and project locations.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D., or high school equivalency certificate.
At least three years of experience managing construction materials laboratory and/or field testing programs.
Applicable certifications in soils, concrete, and asphalt as required to maintain laboratory accreditations.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable jurisdiction and ability to meet the company’s auto insurability requirements.
Ability to draft technical reports and proposals.
Recording skills to report test data.
Communication skills for meeting with clients and handling incoming calls concerning test data.
Organizational skills to set priorities, schedule assignments, and meet deadlines.
Ability to supervise technicians with varying experience and educational backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising field technicians.

Responsibilities

Coordinate priorities, deadlines, and special work assignments with engineering staff and the direct report.
Coordinate individual assignments for laboratory technicians.
Review laboratory procedures and verify the accuracy and completeness of laboratory results.
Supervise technicians in testing operations and perform competency tests.
Perform laboratory testing as required.
Prepare billing sheets for laboratory tests performed.
Train and provide instructional guidance to laboratory technicians and verify their competencies according to the Company Quality Manual.
Check technicians’ time records daily for accuracy.
Inform the manager of workload, overtime requirements, and the status of current and future projects.
Conduct performance reviews of assigned technicians.
Maintain laboratory inspection and testing equipment, including calibration and proper documentation.
Maintain adequate stocks of routine supplies and materials.
Assign general housekeeping duties, including trash removal, sweeping, dusting, cleaning windows, and storage and disposal of test supplies.
Supervise technicians with varying levels of experience and educational backgrounds.
Adhere to and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and BBWS Programs, and set a good safety example.
Perform other duties as assigned.