Construction Materials Lab Manager

Post Date

May 29, 2025

Location

Wichita,
Kansas

ZIP/Postal Code

67209
US
Aug 02, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Civil Engineering

Req #

KCM-785606

Pay Rate

$75k - $90k (estimate)

Job Description

A client is seeking to add a new Lab Manager to the team in Wichita, KS! Responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt). This includes ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner.
- Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff.
- Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment.
- Handling day to day lab testing assignments, will distribute to technicians, checking to ensure completed and timeliness of tasks, and will review for QA/QC before passing off to the Project Managers

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of experience in a materials/geotechnical lab setting if candidate has a relevant BS degree (8+ years if no degree)
o Specifically, soil, concrete, and asphalt testing
- Experience managing a team in a materials/geotechnical lab

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- BS, Engineering Technology, Environmental, or Geotechnical, or related field
- ACI, NICET, DOT certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.