Geotechnical Lab Manager

Geotechnical Lab Manager Elko, NV We welcome you to considerSanbellas the next step in your exciting career as a Geotechnical Lab Manager.

Sanbellis a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States.

An ENR Top 500 firm, we are 300 + team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington.

By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + People (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.

Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).

Job Summary: The Geotechnical Lab Manager supports Sanbell's Nevada geotechnical services by coordinating laboratory operations and providing field inspection and materials testing coverage.

Approximately half of the position is dedicated to laboratory management, with the remaining time focused on field inspection and testing based on project needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position works under the direction of the Geotechnical Department Manager and collaborates with engineers, field inspectors, laboratory technicians, project managers, contractors, and clients.

Key responsibilities include: Plan and prioritize laboratory workloads so soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt samples are logged, tested, reviewed, and completed within required turnaround times.Assign and monitor laboratory work, help train technicians, verify that test methods are followed, and review test data for completeness and accuracy.Support the maintenance of AASHTO and CCRL accreditations, including quality records, proficiency testing, equipment calibration and maintenance records, assessments, and corrective actions.Prepare laboratory reports and supporting documentation for internal review and distribution.

Maintain organized sample records, test results, and project files.Participate in subsurface explorations, including test pits and drilling, and document soil and site conditions using accepted classification and sampling practices.Support geotechnical and soils reports by compiling exploration and laboratory data, preparing tables and figures, documenting subsurface conditions, and organizing supporting information for review by the project engineer.Provide field coverage as needed for earthwork, utility backfill, roadway, foundation, concrete, asphalt, reinforcing steel, and other materials testing or special inspection assignments within the employee's qualifications and certifications.Review plans and specifications, communicate testing or inspection results promptly, maintain detailed daily reports and photographs, and coordinate with contractors, clients, and Sanbell project staff.Operate and care for laboratory and field equipmen...