Pavement Research Facility Manager

Pavement Research Facility Manager

Professional / Unclassified

LSUAM Engineering - LTRC
- Research
- Pavement Research (Zhong Wu ))

Louisiana Transportation Research Center

Professional

Job Description:

Develops and provides management services required to operate the LTRC Pavement Research Facility (PRF) in Port Allen, LA.

40% Supervises and manages the LTRC Pavement Research Facility (PRF) property and daily operations. Oversees the operation of the LTRC Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) and Accelerated Transportation Loading System (ATLaS) machines (Pavement Test Machines, PTMs), including supervision of equipment operators and other personnel responsible for equipment operation, maintenance, data collection, equipment training, and related activities. Operates and maintains the PRF and PTMs when personnel responsible for daily operations are unavailable.

Supervises undergraduate and graduate students conducting research activities at the PRF.

25% Monitors the construction of PTM test sections and the installation of field instrumentation at the PRF. Conducts load testing, collects and processes test data, and documents test results. Prepares construction and project status reports as directed by the LTRC PRF Research Program Manager. Investigates new data collection systems and instrumentation devices for implementation at the PRF to enhance performance

15% Prepares construction plan, specifications, and construction reports for PRF experiments with the help of LTRC and other contract research personnel. Coordinates moving of the PMTs as required by research activities. Organizes and maintains documentation associated with the PTMs, including operating, maintenance, repair, and service records. Organizes, maintains, and accounts for tools, equipment, spare parts, and supplies at the facility. Procures and, when appropriate, designs and fabricates equipment, accessories, and components needed to support testing and research activities.

Conducts the annual inventory of all LTRC PRF equipment.

15% Participates in training exercises, seminars, and conferences, providing LTRC with the expertise to operate all equipment ists subordinates with maintenance of PRF grounds, equipment, and building. Provides hands‑on leadership and leads by example, including stepping in to perform essential facility and operational tasks, to the extent possible, when subordinates or other PRF personnel are unavailable.

5% Performs other activities necessary to facilitate the safe and efficient operation of the PRF and the conduct of research. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil engineering, construction management or related field

3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Civil engineering, construction management or related field

3 years of experience

Specific

Experience:

Leadership and management experience

PE in transportation, structure, mechanical, geotechnical engineering, or other related engineering discipline

LSU values skills and experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified

For questions regarding this position, contact Zhong Wu at zwu
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October 19, 2026

February 16, 2027

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including

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