Lead Materials Inspector and Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Advanced Infrastructure Design, Inc. (AID) is a growing consulting firm, specializing in testing, evaluation, and design of transportation infrastructure that utilizes cutting‑edge technology and is led by a team of scientists and engineers with advanced knowledge. AID is looking to hire a Lead Materials Inspector and Laboratory Manager to work on roadway and bridge projects. This is an on‑site position in Hamilton, New Jersey, with the possibility of occasional remote working.

Position Summary

This is a full‑time position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, nine paid holidays, vacation and sick days, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. The primary responsibilities will be to lead a team of construction material inspectors and manage the operation of an AASHTO‑certified concrete, asphalt, and soils laboratory. Testing and inspection are primarily performed on roadway and bridge projects.

• Managing a construction materials testing laboratory, including scheduling and assigning lab testing; performing Quality Assurance (QA); reviewing and submitting testing reports; maintaining lab records and accreditation; coordinating and performing lab equipment calibration and standardization; and ensuring that the laboratory operates in compliance with applicable ASTM, AAHSTO, ACI, and OSHA standards and procedures. The materials tested in AID’s laboratory include asphalt, concrete, soil, and aggregates.
• Leading, managing, and mentoring a team of construction materials inspectors.
• Coordinating and scheduling materials field inspection tasks.
• Performing materials inspection, construction inspection, and laboratory testing.
• Coordinating the work to ensure projects/contracts are properly managed, thereby assuring budgets and schedules are met, and work product meets client needs and the applicable standards, procedures, specifications, and best practices.
• Preparing invoices and proposals for laboratory testing and inspection projects.
• Communicating with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and consistently deliver high‑quality construction materials testing and inspection services.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Providing clear documentation of findings and results.
• Preparing inspection reports and documenting non‑conformance.
• Serving as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to oversee and ensure safe operation of nuclear density gauges and maintain records and calibration.
• Providing support for engineering tasks, including geotechnical boring inspection, condition assessment of bridge structures, non‑destructive testing, supervising concrete and asphalt coring operations, and pavement smoothness testing and analyses.

Requirements include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management (preferred), or a construction‑related field. Alternatively, an Associate’s degree with at least 5 years of experience in related fields is also acceptable.
• At least 3 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction‑related engineering services. Laboratory management and project management experience are highly desirable.
• Construction materials inspection and testing certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), and New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists (NJSAT) or equivalent for lab and construction.
• Experience in radiation safety and nuclear density gauge operation.
• Experience supervising inspectors and technicians.
• Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, execute, and direct various sizes of projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high‑pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Skilled in use of a computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good work ethic, attention to details, and a high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.