Laboratory Manager (m/f/x)
Core
Manage laboratory operations, material testing, and quality control for construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregates) to ensure compliance with project specifications and international standards.
Role type
Senior Manager, Construction Materials Engineering
Builds
Construction infrastructure and building projects
Domain
Construction / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, material testing, quality control, concrete and asphalt mix design, leadership of technical teams, knowledge of international testing standards (DIN, BS, EN, ASTM, AASHTO), non-destructive and destructive testing methods
Preferred skills
Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, project prioritization, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management
Technologies
Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance, QMS records management
Responsibilities
Manage laboratory operations including material testing in central, regional, and site labs; Lead and develop laboratory technicians and batching plant operators; Define and implement sampling and testing plans; Act as technical reference for concrete and asphalt mix designs; Ensure timely execution and reporting of tests; Maintain engineering documentation; Provide expert advice to management and project teams; Ensure equipment calibration and HSE compliance; Support resolution of non-conformities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibility