Geotechnical Lab Manager

Whitestone Associates, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company and leading provider of environmental and geotechnical engineering services throughout the eastern US, is currently recruiting for Laboratory Manager to join our Buffalo, NY office location. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced candidates to join and contribute to the growth of a 100% employee-owned engineering firm. Salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing laboratory operations for construction materials and soils testing.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, supervise, and manage all functions related to Whitestone's regional construction materials laboratory in accordance with standardized testing methodologies, company standards, and client requirements;
• Supervise and conduct laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, index testing, moisture content testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and permeability testing of various soils;
• Supervise and conduct laboratory tests for concrete including delivery of samples to the laboratory, curing, temperature monitoring, test scheduling, sample preparation, and unconfined compressive strength testing;
• Coordinate with the Regional Manager, engineers, and project managers to deliver clear and accurate results for multiple projects in an efficient manner that meets project milestones;
• Train and supervise junior level laboratory staff regarding safety, testing methods, data interpretation, and report preparation;
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment and adherence to safety procedures;
• Assist with the accreditation and ensure continued compliance with laboratory certifications such as AASHTO, ARML, and CCRL; and
• May be required to perform construction and geotechnical related testing based on workload and staffing.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or Higher in Materials Engineering, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Geology or Related Engineering Field (preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in soils/concrete laboratory, ideally with management responsibilities;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze data;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Firm understanding of ASTM standards; and
• Preferred Certifications (One or More / Equivalent):
  • Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2
  • Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician
  • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1
  • Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
  • ICC Soils Special Inspector
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

Benefits:

• Whitestone's Employee Stock Ownership Program (offered at no cost to each eligible employee)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Traditional & Roth 401K Plans with Company Match
• Long Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Multiple AFLAC Insurance Products
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Multiple Corporate Discount Programs