Pavement Research Facility Manager

Louisiana State University•Louisiana Transportation Research Center, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and provides management services required to operate the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) Pavement Research Facility (PRF) in Port Allen, Louisiana. The manager oversees the facility’s property and daily operations, including the Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) and Accelerated Transportation Loading System (ATLaS) pavement test machines (PTMs), their operators, and related maintenance, data collection, training, and research activities. The position also supervises student researchers and performs facility and equipment operations when other responsible personnel are unavailable. The manager monitors test-section construction and field-instrumentation installation; conducts load tests; collects, processes, and documents test data; and prepares construction and project-status reports as directed by the LTRC PRF Research Program Manager. The role includes evaluating data-collection systems and instrumentation, preparing plans and specifications, coordinating movement of PTMs, maintaining equipment and facility records and inventory, and procuring or fabricating equipment needed for research. The manager participates in training and professional events, supports facility upkeep, and provides hands-on leadership to help ensure safe, efficient facility operations and research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; the posting also states that a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience.
At least 3 years of experience.
Leadership and management experience.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in transportation, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, or another related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the PRF property and daily operations.
Oversee operation of the ALF and ATLaS pavement test machines, including personnel responsible for operation, maintenance, data collection, and equipment training.
Operate and maintain the facility and PTMs when personnel responsible for daily operations are unavailable.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research at the PRF.
Monitor PTM test-section construction and installation of field instrumentation.
Conduct load testing, collect and process test data, and document test results.
Prepare construction and project-status reports as directed by the LTRC PRF Research Program Manager.
Investigate data-collection systems and instrumentation devices for possible use at the PRF.
Prepare construction plans, specifications, and construction reports for PRF experiments with LTRC and contract research personnel.
Coordinate relocation of PTMs as required by research activities.
Organize and maintain PTM operating, maintenance, repair, and service records.
Organize, maintain, and account for facility tools, equipment, spare parts, and supplies.
Procure and, when appropriate, design and fabricate equipment, accessories, and components for testing and research.
Conduct the annual inventory of LTRC PRF equipment.
Participate in training exercises, seminars, and conferences, providing expertise in operating PRF equipment.
Assist subordinates with maintenance of PRF grounds, equipment, and buildings.
Provide hands-on leadership, including performing essential facility and operational tasks when other personnel are unavailable.
Perform other activities necessary for safe and efficient PRF operations and research, as well as other duties assigned by the supervisor.