Lab Quality Manager

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

The Lab Quality Manager leads the Quality Management System (QMS) for a Geo and CMT laboratory, performing independent review and QA/QC of test and inspection reports and ensuring testing, calibration, and reporting practices are accurate and compliant with accreditation standards. This role combines technical expertise and quality systems leadership to drive standardized procedures, accreditation compliance, and continuous improvement within the lab, working alongside the Lab Manager.

Your work helps ensure materials used in infrastructure projects meet required standards—protecting communities and the people who use them.

• Oversees and direct team members on the proper use of testing procedures and equipment to ensure work is completed in strict accordance with the scope of the job and work expectations. Provides oversight and leadership on the sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt in accordance with standardized procedures and test methods such as ASTM, AASHTO, etc.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the lab’s Quality Management System, ensuring testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and reinforcing steel is performed consistently in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and other applicable standards.
• Performs independent review and QA/QC of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate test and inspection reports prior to client issuance, verifying data accuracy, calculation integrity, and compliance with applicable test methods and project specifications before sign-off.
• Partners with the Lab Manager, PM/CMT Engineer, and Scheduling to ensure quality requirements are integrated into lab deadlines, deliverables, contract requirements, and client expectations. Champions a strong quality and safety culture within the lab.
• Conducts periodic quality reviews and internal audits of lab activities, testing results, and documentation. Analyzes trends in test data and audit findings to identify systemic issues, and tracks corrective and preventive actions to resolution.
• Owns and continuously improves the lab’s implementation of Atlas quality procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring consistent application and compliance.
• Oversees quality-focused training for lab technicians, identifying skill gaps and ensuring competency in testing standards, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Owns the lab’s accreditation strategy and process in compliance with AMRL, AASHTO, CCRL, and applicable state DOT accreditation requirements, including managing proficiency sample programs, preparing the lab for external audits, and serving as the primary point of contact during accreditation reviews.
• Serves as backup for the Lab Manager, dispatching testing and inspection requests and covering lab testing and project administration duties.
• Provides project management and delivery support to the PM/Engineer as needed, assisting with project administration and coordination tasks.

• Requires 8-10 years of relevant lab experience,…