Materials Laboratory Manager

Materials Laboratory Manager
- Denver, CO

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Materials Laboratory Manager for full-time employment with our Materials Laboratory in Denver, CO. The Materials Laboratory Manager will perform laboratory observations, tests, and oversight. Communicates with the engineering staff and other applicable field personnel. Maintain and clean equipment and work areas as needed, oversee equipment calibration, inventory and purchasing approvals. Responsibilities may include assisting field and engineering staff in other assignments.

Comply with company policies and safety standards.

Materials Laboratory Managers are paid an annual salary between $85,000.00 and $ plus discretionary bonuses.

• Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances.
• Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account.
• Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan.
• CTL|Thompson, Inc. also supports certification attainment and ongoing professional development of our staff which includes covering the cost of obtaining required certifications.

• Interview, train, and oversee Engineering (Lab) Technicians I, II and III.
• Oversee scheduling and daily workflow and coordinate with Project Managers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Provide performance evaluations.
• Approve or decline timecards and time off requests.

• Perform various laboratory tests per specified standards.
• Manage workflow of laboratory testing in computer programs (Spectra Qest).
• Review laboratory test results and outputs (Spectra Qest).
• Lead and maintain laboratory accreditation processes (AMRL/CCRL and other applicable agencies) under the direction of the Technical Director.
• Manage proficiency testing programs (AMRL/CCRL) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and documentation.
• Resolves conflicts among owners, contractors, and other parties within scope of authority.
• Prepare invoices for laboratory services as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Good understanding of laboratory tests performed by CTL|T.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in CTL|T's software.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either additional pre-engineering related coursework or vocational school; OR equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
• At least three years of experience required including supervisory experience.
• Minimum of five years of field and laboratory testing methods, techniques, and results interpretation.

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician
  - Grade I or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• ACI Masonry Testing Technician or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• ACI Field Testing Technician
  - Grade I or ability to obtain it within 6 months.

This job operates inside, in a geotechnical laboratory environment. Routinely uses PPE and other safety equipment.

• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds at times.
• Evening and weekend work possible.

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of…