Laboratory Manager jobs in Virginia

The Branch Manager will provide technical engineering oversight for the Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) service lines in Richmond, VA within the Mid-Atlantic region. This position will oversee the development, integration and implementation of services and operations of the Richmond, VA branch office. The Branch Manager will develop new client and business opportunities for the Branch while maintaining and building upon current relationships. In addition, the Branch Manager will provide technical support and leadership to enhance UES’ presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and the direct area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
• Provide senior technical oversight and expertise on complex proposals and projects
• Examine engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations produced by field staff
• Provide recommendations leadership, mentorship and guidance of other engineers and project managers throughout the company
• Generate reports, recommendations and other documentation needed by clients, including engineering and design
• Conduct site meetings, site estimates, and project recommendations for prospective and current clients
• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports in a timely manner
• Work with company’s senior management to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures
• Provide guidance to staff regarding engineering problems and/or client interactions
• Develop and manage projects with new and existing clients, ensuring profitability
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing
• Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects
• Responsible for Branch P&L including profitability, costs and adherence to budgets and utilization goals
• Schedule and manage Branch staff
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, project managers, field staff and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and integrity
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineering license (PE) in VA with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• At least 10 years of Geotechnical and/or CMT full-time work experience with 5 years of project management experience
• Managing, staffing and scheduling of multi-disciplinary professional staff

Preferred:

• Knowledge or certification in radiation safety
• Hold additional active certifications as needed

Skills:

• Knowledge of geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, and soil classifications
• Ability to motivate and train staff, earning staff respect based on technical and managerial competence and abilities
• Ability to calculate results from geotechnical/construction materials testing data
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Boring Log software, AutoCAD and other engineering design software, deep foundation software, slope stability software, laboratory software and settlement software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology/computer
• Strong leadership skills and an eye for detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and potentially repetitive motions
• Typically, this position involves 80% office work, 20% field work, depending on the week/work
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Experience:

• Geotechnical or CMT: 10 years (Required)
• Project Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer License (Required)

Work Location: In person