Laboratory Manager (Concrete & Materials Testing)

Laboratory Manager (Concrete & Materials Testing)

Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, Pennsylvania

Trumbull Corporation is seeking a qualified Laboratory Manager to oversee onsite concrete and materials testing operations to support the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project located on the Ohio River navigation system with an estimated 8-year duration.

This is a long-term, full-time position that plays a critical role in supporting the project's quality control program by managing all laboratory operations associated with concrete production, aggregate testing, concrete cylinder curing, and compressive strength testing.

Schedule & Compensation

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with additional overtime available based on project needs.

Compensation includes:

• Competitive Salary with annual performance bonus
• Medical Insurance / Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension Plan with company match and profit sharing
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the onsite quality control laboratory utilized to support batch plant production and project material compliance. This role manages laboratory personnel, testing procedures, documentation, equipment calibration, and coordination with project quality control, production, and field operations teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage daily operations of the onsite concrete and materials testing laboratory
• Oversee quality control testing associated with concrete production and placement
• Supervise concrete cylinder casting, curing, handling, and compressive strength testing
• Direct aggregate sample preparation and testing activities
• Maintain laboratory quality systems, testing logs, certifications, and reporting documentation
• Coordinate testing schedules with batch plant operations, field crews, inspectors, and project management
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and certification records
• Review and validate laboratory test results and quality control reports
• Train, mentor, and supervise laboratory and field testing personnel
• Support project audits, inspections, and quality investigations
• Promote and enforce safety standards and best practices within laboratory operations

Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in concrete, aggregate, or construction materials laboratory testing
• Prior supervisory or laboratory management experience preferred
• Experience supporting large civil, infrastructure, dam, lock, marine, bridge, or DOT projects preferred
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1
• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Proficiency with testing documentation and reporting systems
• Valid driver's license required

Safety

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.