Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary This position is responsible for management of the laboratory, lab testing, and supervising lab and field technicians. This position oversees all quality control procedures and is responsible for maintaining all laboratory accreditation programs (AMRL, ASTM, and State). This position performs some sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials in either a laboratory or field setting. This is a safety sensitive position. Essential Job Accountabilities * Supervise technical staff job performance to ensure optimum use of resources with emphasis on work schedules. Exercise discretion in evaluating job performance and determining appropriate corrective action. Analyze workflow, establish priorities, and delegate tasks to technical staff in order to meet deadlines. * Conduct interviews and performance evaluations. Provide management with recommendations for technician annual compensation increases. * Train technicians on sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification. * Review and analyze sampling, testing, inspection and design results to both ensure quality standards are met including QC/QA projects and as a basis for overseeing technician job performance. * Oversee production personnel to ensure material process corrections are implemented. * Exercise discretion in evaluating and responding to customer service issues in order to ensure customer satisfaction levels are maintained. * Responsible for all facets of national accreditations (AMRL, ASTM), including meeting accreditation deadlines, identifying and exercising discretion in correcting lab deficiencies, maintaining laboratory standards, completing accreditation materials and coordinating facility and equipment maintenance. * Participate in and promote Granite's safety procedures to promote a safe working environment including compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations. * Perform sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials on an "as needed" basis. Education/Certification * High school diploma required * Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required * NICET III certification desired Work Experience * 5+ years of related experience Knowledge, skills, and abilities * Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to supervise technical staff * Strong organizational skills * Good oral and written communication skills Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. * The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills * Valid driver's license and ability to drive * Team player * Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis. Our Benef To view the full job description,