Kleinfelder

Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor

Kleinfelder$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in laboratory testing for construction materials
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean record
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to work under high pressure and changing priorities
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and personal integrity

Responsibilities

  • Promote and uphold Kleinfelder’s values and safety protocols
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team to ensure project success
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
  • Ensure project deadlines are met through effective scheduling and organization
  • Conduct routine to complex lab tests on various construction materials
  • Document testing results and compliance aligned with quality standards
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Paid holidays and time off (PTO)
  • Support for certification, training, and professional development
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities with a respected industry leader
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in Pennsylvania, is looking for a laboratory supervisor to manage our Harrisburg construction materials testing operation. 

 

Kleinfelder offers:

  • Competitive Wages;
  • Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
  • Certification, training, and professional development assistance;
  • Employee referral bonuses;
  • Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry. 

 

Kleinfelder is looking for a laboratory testing professional with strong initiative, great communication skills, and proven client service skills to supervise a motivated and growing team of laboratory testing professionals. 

 

Position responsibilities may include:

  • Promote, sustain, and demonstrate Kleinfelder’s values and safety commitment.
  • Communicate with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver construction services projects on a consistent basis.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
  • Responsible for making sure project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of items to be tested and available resources.
  • Responsible to perform routine to complex lab testing - including soils, aggregates, concrete, and grout materials.
  • Responsible for performing the testing, associated reporting, and computations in accordance with Kleinfelder’s Quality System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, etc.).
  • Experienced in establishing and maintaining great client relationships through excellent communication, quality and client service.

 

Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience:

  • 8+ years of laboratory experience testing construction materials;
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test;
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent;
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Organization and multi-tasking ability. 
  • A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
  • Authorization to work in the United States. 

 

In addition to the above required certifications and experience, hiring preference will be given to those with the following certifications or experience:

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI)
    • Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1
    • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
    • Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician (Levels 1 or 2)
    • Aggregate Testing Technician (Levels 1 or 2)
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications
    • Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils (Levels I, II, or III)
  • Nuclear density gauge safety, handling, operation, and transporting training/certification.  

 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of construction management, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company was founded in 1961 by Bill Kleinfelder and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Kleinfelder has more than 70 offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia and employs over 2,000 people. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Hoover Dam Bypass. Kleinfelder is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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