CMT Lab Manager

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

The CMT Lab Manager leads day-to-day operations of a Construction Materials Testing laboratory, ensuring testing is performed safely, accurately, and in compliance with accreditation and quality standards. This role combines technical expertise, people leadership, and operational oversight to support high-quality project delivery and a strong safety culture. Your work helps ensure materials used in infrastructure projects meet required standards—protecting communities and the people who use them.

Core Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees team members on the proper use of testing procedures and equipment to ensure work is completed in strict accordance with the scope of the job and work expectations. Provides oversight and leadership on the sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt in accordance with standardized procedures and test methods such as ASTM, AASHTO, etc.

• Provides leadership regarding safety. Follows safety rules and practices, and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Coordinates with PM, Engineering, and Scheduling, lab deadlines, schedules, deliverables, contract requirements, client expectations and sub-consultants.

• Reviews, and when necessary, prepares timely and accurate reports and documentation of lab activities and testing results. Performs analysis to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of test data. Compiles and maintains data in various reporting formats including Microsoft tools and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).

• Performs/facilitates quality control on all deliverables for compliance with ATO Standard Operating Procedures and Atlas quality procedures.

• Develops performance goals, outline career paths, identify training and development needs, and conduct performance reviews of assigned CMT lab team members. Identify staffing needs and support recruiting efforts.

• Implements the Quality Management System in compliance with AMRL, AASHTO, CCRL, and Oregon DOT accreditation requirements. Manage the accreditation processes and preparing for lab audits.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant lab experience.
• Relevant lab certifications by ACI, Oregon DOT, APAO, ASTM, ... and other national, regional, state, and local Construction Materials Testing related certifications Upon Hire Preferred.
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Skill in reading (technical or scientific) documents, such as technical manuals, Test procedures, and project plans
• Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct technical reports
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver's License Upon Hire Required

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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