Laboratory Manager

Universal Engineering Sciences • Houston, TX

28d

About The Position

We're looking for a dynamic Laboratory Manager to lead our geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with concrete, aggregate, soil, rock, masonry, and asphalt, this is your chance to make an impact. In this role, you'll manage a talented team, oversee daily operations, and ensure smooth coordination of project samples across multiple locations. You'll also take ownership of maintaining an AASHTO-accredited Quality System, uphold AASHTO and CCRL standards, and play a key role in our internal QA/QC program. This is more than a management position-it's an opportunity to drive innovation, champion quality, and contribute to projects that shape the future of construction and infrastructure. If you're ready to lead with confidence and passion, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Geology, Natural Sciences, Construction related field, or other appropriate technical fields are highly preferred (in lieu of a degree, work experience and applicable certifications from nationally recognized certification agencies such as NICET, ACI, ICC, etc. will be considered)
• 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
• Familiarity with ASTM and AASHTO test methods specific to geotechnical and construction materials, AASHTO R18 Quality Management System (or comparable quality management system),
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), geotechnical and material testing equipment, and calibration procedures required
• Demonstrated positive leadership with a good understanding of business metrics, safety policies/procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills required

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED