Lab Supervisor

Overview:
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on _Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives_.

The Soils and Materials Laboratory Supervisor oversees the operational and technical aspects of running the geotechnical/materials laboratory in compliance with industry standards such as AMRL, CCRL, AASHTO and Caltrans Test Methods. Demonstrates competence in all laboratory methods. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of Lab Technicians. The lab supervisor is under the general supervision of the lab manager and report to location manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manages lab technicians, coordinating staffing needs and daily work schedules.
- Performs technical review of all laboratory-generated data.
- Prepares or reviews final laboratory reports and furnishes to client upon approval by the project manager.
- Communicates with contractor, supervisor and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications.
- Ensures complete and comprehensive communication with project manager and other staff to insure the effective management of the project.
- Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Performs and coordinates laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Maintains and updates laboratory accreditations, and serves as the liason with the accreditation agencies.
- Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements.
- Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed.
- Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with mínimal supervision.
- Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work including but not limited the safe handling and
transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab related materials.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Demonstrates ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards.
- Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers.
- Possesses effective written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as
part of a team involving staff, clients and outside agencies.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Qualifications:

- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have experience with ASTM and Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete and masonry.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience performing the related laboratory tests.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
- NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._