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.