Soils Laboratory Manager

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., has an opening for a Soils Laboratory Manager to perform and oversee soil related engineering tests in our Somerset, New Jersey office. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of project managers and/or principals on routine laboratory tests and will oversee various staff executing laboratory tests.

Primary Responsibilities May Include:

• Ensuring laboratory assignments are executed with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Maintaining project schedules and delivery timeframes while ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Perform material testing and interpret data for soil and aggregate samples. Typical testing includes grain size analyses (gradation), Proctor density tests, Atterberg Limits, permeability testing, and organic content determinations.
• Supervise and support laboratory staff performing routine and advanced testing procedures.
• Assist with sample receipt, logging, inventory management and sample preparation.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with GZA’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support GZA’s One Company philosophy by assisting with projects and tasks outside of primary responsibilities when needed.

Work Environment:

• Primary work location is a soils mechanics laboratory environment.
• Occasional outdoor work and exposure to dusty conditions.

Physical Demands:

• This work will include laboratory work that will require frequent lifting of materials over 40 lbs.
• Regular use of computers, including typing and data entry.
• Regular walking, bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
• Occasional lifting of materials over 70 lbs.
• Occasional travel to project sites for sample pickup and related activities.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a soils laboratory setting.
• NETTCP Soils & Aggregate Lab Technician or NICET Certification, or ability to obtain relevant certification within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, shifting priorities, and project schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive team-oriented attitude and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Experience with geotechnical laboratory software; experience with Geosystems is a plus.
• Familiarity with USCS, USDA and Burmister Soil Classification System.
• Associates degree (or higher) in Engineering, Geology, Soil Sciences, or Construction Management.

The base salary for this position may range between $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment.  We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services.  With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.