Construction Materials Testing Lab Supervisor​/Manager

Construction Materials Testing Lab Supervisor/Manager

Location:

San Francisco, CA, US

We are a medium, dynamic engineering firm located in San Francisco seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Construction Materials Testing Supervisor/Manager.

As the Materials Testing Laboratory Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our firm and driving our technical efforts.

• Personnel Management: Direct oversight of lab staff and technicians, including scheduling sample pick‑ups, dispatching to sites, and providing technical training and coaching.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily laboratory and field activities to ensure testing complies with standards such as ASTM
  , CCRL
  , AASHTO
  , DSA
  , CA DOT and others.
• Quality Control (QC): Review, approve, and distribute test reports; evaluate vendor performance; identify project risks or material failures.
• Maintenance & Compliance: Ensure lab accreditation is maintained through regular equipment calibration and adherence to safety protocols (e.g., OSHA, ISO standards and others).
• Client Coordination: Act as primary contact for clients regarding staffing, timelines, and technical interpretations of test results.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field is typically preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in materials testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Certifications:
  • ACI (American Concrete Institute): Field Grade 1 or Strength Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician Grade I, Aggregate Base Testing Technician.
  • NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies): Level I or higher in CMT.
  • Local/Specific: Regional certifications (e.g.,
    Caltrans in California) depending on the project location.

• On‑Site: Supervisors conduct inspections and oversee technicians in the field, often in variable weather conditions and on rough terrain.
• Laboratory: Overseeing testing of samples (like compressive strength tests for concrete, Soil and Asphalt Compaction) in an indoor, controlled environment.
• Office: Performing administrative duties, such as billing support, proposal preparation, and report writing.

• Full‑time position: 40 hours per week
• In‑office/Lab work required
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Simple IRA (401K) Plan

If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to a growing engineering firm and ready to take on a role that combines Laboratory and field supervision, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.