Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is currently seeking a Laboratory Manager to perform testing and provide coordination quality management and oversight to its lab in Stockton California.

The Laboratory Manager will manage all activities related to performance of laboratory testing in support of the Stockton Geotechnical and Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Laboratory. They will meet agreed upon project deadlines by performing testing; scheduling technicians and managing workload; They will confirm that technicians correctly perform testing calibrations and calculations and computations by implementing and maintaining the requirements of the Kleinfelder Quality Management System; and hire train coordinate and supervise assigned staff. Works independently using industry knowledge to solve problems of moderate scope. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership and knowledge of commercial laboratory operations.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Promote sustain and demonstrate Kleinfelders values and safety commitment.
• Prudently manage resources and staff to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Supervise operational personnel (laboratory staff) including resource coordination internal quality control and management of deliverables.
• Communicate with clients and coworkers to successfully and profitably deliver laboratory services on a consistent basis.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
• Represent Kleinfelder in local professional organizations.
• Responsible for making sure project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling coordination and organization of items to be tested and available resources.
• Responsible to perform routine to complex lab testing including soils aggregates concrete asphalt masonry and steel materials.
• Responsible for performing the testing documentation computations and quality review in accordance with Kleinfelders Quality Management System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM AASHTO Caltrans etc.).
• Ensures that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintenance of Kleinfelders local lab accreditations.
• Experienced in establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication professionalism and client service focus to both internal and external clients.

Consideration for this position requires the following experience:

• 5 years of experience with laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a preemployment drug screening.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member maintaining composure and working effectively in a highpressure environment with changing priorities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook etc.).
• Organization and multitasking ability.
• A good work ethic attention to detail and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

In addition to the above required experience hiring preference will be given to those with the following certifications or experience:

• Previous experience as a laboratory manager or supervisor.
• Previous experience with Geotechnical testing such as Resistance value Direct Shear Consolidations. ect..
• Associates degree or higher in construction technology construction management or related engineering field.
• EngineerInTraining (EIT) or Fundamental of Engineering (FE) certification
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications:
  • Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1 or 2
  • Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician
  • Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • Concrete FieldTesting Technician Grade 1
  • Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2

• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET):
  • Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt Concrete Soils (Levels I II or III)
• Caltrans
  • JTCP Soils and Aggregate
  • JTCP HMA I & II
• Additional Caltrans Certifications
• Nuclear density gauge safety handling operation and transporting training/certification.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive crossdisciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problemsolvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $90000 $120557 annually.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.