We are Leighton, a Verdantas company!

Leighton boasts a 62-year legacy providing innovative geotechnical, geologic, environmental, materials testing, and special inspection solutions to local municipalities, public agencies, and private clients across southern California. The Leighton difference lies in our expertise, our passion, and, most importantly, our people. Together with Verdantas, we are committed to supporting our clients with sustainable, high-quality, value-added services. Be a part of building the next great comprehensive environmental, energy, water, and civil infrastructure consulting firm. Partner with your peers and leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on society through some unique projects affecting our clients and our communities.

We are seeking an experienced and talented lab supervisor to join our Southern California team in our Temecula office. This is an Exempt position.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and train laboratory and field construction materials testing technician; direct crews in the field and provide accurate logging of samples and tests and documentation of other pertinent data; and assist in site coordination of testing services on the construction sites.

Employee shall have the following minimum duties:

•Check and verify all calculations, evaluate test data and QC reports prepared by direct reports

•supervision in accordance with established procedure in Laboratory QMS

•Coordinate individual assignments for laboratory technician

•Track Sample Lifecycle in LIMS system

•Assist with preparation and processing of reports as well as other administrative duties

•Perform Lab Audit with AASHTO, CCRL, Caltrans, USACE, DSA and OSHPD

•QC PSP test results and ensure submittal to accreditation agencies on a timely manner

•Perform operational walk through and competency testing for lab technicians

•Check time records of Direct Report accuracy and approval

•Perform or oversee routine maintenance of laboratory and field testing equipment as well as the calibration and proper documentation of all applicable equipment

•Recommend equipment for procurement

•Perform or oversee performance of specialized field services and troubleshoots processes and client concerns

•Maintain an adequate stock of routine supplies and materials

•Conduct performance reviews of assigned technicians

•Assign general housekeeping duties including trash removal, sweeping floors, dusting, cleaning windows, and storage and disposal of test samples

•Provide training and instructional guidance to field and laboratory technicians

Qualifications:

•High School Diploma or equivalent required

•Has minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in construction materials field and laboratory testing with two (2) year experience in supervision

Have and maintain four (4) or more following certifications:

•ACI Field Grade 1 Technician

•ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

•ACI Aggregate Testing Technician

•ACI Masonry Testing Technician

Possess extensive knowledge of:

•Caltrans Specifications for materials used in highway, bridge

•Caltrans Material testing methods, processes and procedures

Ability to:

•Supervise

•Plan and coordinate work activities, oversee programs, interpret engineering plans, and instruct

•Lift (50 lbs)

•Assign and review work

•Self-perform testing

•Communicate effectively orally and in writing

•Read and understand plans, specifications, instructions, labels, reports, etc.

•Prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.

•Use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels and picks

•Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel

•Follow verbal and written instructions.

•Analyze, problem solve, and recommend solutions

•Troubleshoot material and testing deficiencies and develop solutions

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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