Geotechnical Laboratory Manager; Engineer

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated and experienced Geotechnical Laboratory Manager to join our Materials Testing group in Totowa, NJ. In this role, you will lead a high volume geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory, guide a team of skilled technicians and engineers, and contribute to complex soil and rock testing programs. You will also support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and identifying growth opportunities, while overseeing key aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial performance.

We're looking for an energetic, solutions driven leader with strong technical expertise and exceptional management skills. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

• Under the general guidance of the Laboratory Director, ensures efficient daily and long-term management of the Geotechnical and Construction Material Laboratory operations including but not limited to supervising staff working in the lab, training, maintenance of laboratory equipment, quality assurance, safety and productivity of the laboratory.
• Project management including proposals, meeting revenue/profit targets, budget control, control costs, staffing, project testing coordination, lookahead coordination and review/approval of invoices.
• Work with the Laboratory Director to provide business development with existing and new clients. Business development experience is preferred but not required. Ability to bring in new clients upon hire is preferred but not required.
• Manage, oversee, perform testing and submit testing results for rock, advanced, specialized and research testing which consists of the following testing but not limited to triaxial (UC, UU, CU, CD), direct shear, direct simple shear (DSS), cyclic DSS and triaxial, permeability, special mix testing (soil, cement, bentonite, etc.) and rock (slake, uniaxial, triaxial, shear).
• Generate, calculate and compile laboratory testing reports and issue to clients and supervise others performing the same.
• Maintain and organize laboratory workload to meet given deadlines and proactive in assessing bottlenecks in workflows and processes to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Experience with MS Excel to manage and develop lab testing worksheets is essential.
• Oversees overall lab testing procedures including setup, application of loads, instrumentation, data acquisition, analyses and cleanup.
• Enter lab units and billing information weekly.
• Oversee and provide training for existing and entry-level staff and maintains training documentation to ensure that all testing methods are performed in a safe and reliable manner.
• Identifies needs and performs the required research for new testing procedures.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure testing is in accordance with AASHTO Re:
  
  Source and US Army Corp accreditation.
• Oversee equipment calibrations, maintenance, upgrades, procurement and repairs.
• Actively involved in the recruitment process for new personnel.
• Internal and external communication with outside clients and CED staff.
• Business development with existing and new clients.
• Mechanically inclined to help with equipment trouble shooting and repairs is prefered.
• Ensure that lab is clean, organized and adequately stocked including but not limited to supply inventory, labeling and record keeping procedures.
• Oversee lab safety and lab SOP (standard operating procedures) including but not limited to proper specimen and chemical handling, disposal and storage processes and procedures.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients and team members.
• Work Environment may include moderate to loud noise, dusty conditions, and require standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range.
• Weekend and overtime work is required as needed based on laboratory workload; some limited overnight and interstate travel may be required with this position.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific responsibilities does not…