Materials Testing Lab Manager

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

JobResponsibilities

Pennoni Associates is current seeking aMaterials Testing Lab Managerto work in our Newark, NJ office with experience consistentwith, but not limited to:

• Supervise others performing construction materials laboratory testing.
• Construction materials testing includes:
  • Portland cement concrete; Portland cement; masonry products, including block, pavers and cast stone;
  • high performance concrete; freeze/thaw; basic and complex soils testing; aggregate, and mix designs
• Perform construction materials testing in the laboratory per ASTM, AASHTO, PTM and AWWA standards.
• Meet deadlines.
• Manage workload and staffing to help ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure that the laboratory is a clean, organized and well maintained work space.
• Ensure that samples are handled, tested and reported in accordance with the standards and specifications.
• Enforce laboratory quality procedures and methods
• Assist with laboratory accreditation efforts, including quality document, audits and proficiency samples
• Assist with staffing and personnel responsibilities, including invoicing and collecting of receivables
• Proficiency with Windows based software.
• Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Manage 1-3 direct reports.

Required Attributes:

Top 3 Certifications needed:

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 and 2
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1

Additional preferable Certifications:

• DCA certifications for NJ
• ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician

Preferred Attributes:

• PE or the ability to obtain a PE license is a plus
• BS in Engineering or Material Science a plus (but not required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based software (e.g.:Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm,offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled