Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager
Core
Manage day-to-day operations of a geotechnical laboratory, perform advanced soil and concrete testing, and lead QA/QC construction testing and inspection for dam and water retaining structure projects.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager (Geotechnical)
Builds
Geotechnical testing reports, technical proposals, and QA/QC inspection deliverables for dam and water infrastructure projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical / Water Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced soils testing (consolidation, UCS, triaxial, direct shear), concrete and aggregate testing, laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance, QA/QC protocols, proficiency testing participation, technical report writing, project proposal preparation, staff supervision and training, bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Preferred skills
Dam project inspection, rehabilitation, and design experience, conflict resolution, stakeholder negotiation, complex project management
Technologies
ASTM standards, CSA standards, laboratory instrumentation
Responsibilities
Manage daily lab operations and work forecasting, perform advanced soil and concrete testing, maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, supervise QA/QC field staff and orientation, prepare technical reports and project proposals, participate in proficiency testing, train junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities