Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor

Kleinfelder • Stockton, CA

18h

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to perform testing, and provide coordination, quality management, and oversight to its lab in Stockton, California. The Laboratory Supervisor will manage all activities related to performance of laboratory testing in support of the Stockton Geotechnical and Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Laboratory. They will meet agreed upon project deadlines by performing testing; scheduling technicians and managing workload; They will confirm that technicians correctly perform testing, calibrations, and calculations and computations by implementing and maintaining the requirements of the Kleinfelder Quality Management System; and hire, train, coordinate and supervise assigned staff. Works independently, using industry knowledge to solve problems of moderate scope. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership and knowledge of commercial laboratory operations. Position responsibilities will include: Promote, sustain, and demonstrate Kleinfelder's values and safety commitment. Prudently manage resources and staff to ensure efficiency and quality. Supervise operational personnel (laboratory staff), including resource coordination, internal quality control, and management of deliverables. Communicate with clients and coworkers to deliver laboratory services successfully and profitably on a consistent basis. Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff. Represent Kleinfelder in local professional organizations. Responsible for making sure project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of items to be tested and available resources. Responsible to perform routine to complex lab testing including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and masonry materials. Responsible for performing the testing, documentation, computations, and quality review in accordance with Kleinfelder's Quality Management System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, Caltrans, etc.). Ensures that laboratory equipment and various field equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with internal procedures. Ensure that the laboratory maintains a clean and orderly appearance. Maintenance of Kleinfelder's local lab accreditations. Experienced in establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and client service focus to both internal and external clients.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience with laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction technology, construction management, or related engineering field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Organization and multi-tasking ability.
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a laboratory supervisor.
• Previous experience with Geotechnical testing, such as Resistance value, Direct Shear, Consolidations. ect..
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamental of Engineering (FE) certification
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications: Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2 Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician Concrete Strength Testing Technician Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2
• Caltrans JTCP Soils and Aggregate JTCP HMA I & II Additional Caltrans Certifications
• Nuclear density gauge safety, handling, operation, and transporting training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sustain, and demonstrate Kleinfelder's values and safety commitment.
• Prudently manage resources and staff to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Supervise operational personnel (laboratory staff), including resource coordination, internal quality control, and management of deliverables.
• Communicate with clients and coworkers to deliver laboratory services successfully and profitably on a consistent basis.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
• Represent Kleinfelder in local professional organizations.
• Responsible for making sure project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of items to be tested and available resources.
• Responsible to perform routine to complex lab testing including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and masonry materials.
• Responsible for performing the testing, documentation, computations, and quality review in accordance with Kleinfelder's Quality Management System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, Caltrans, etc.).
• Ensures that laboratory equipment and various field equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with internal procedures.
• Ensure that the laboratory maintains a clean and orderly appearance.
• Maintenance of Kleinfelder's local lab accreditations.
• Experienced in establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and client service focus to both internal and external clients.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level