Assistant Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist the Soils Lab Manager with supervision of all activities related to the soils laboratory. Actively mentor and train lab staff.
• Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used. Assist with company required safety training.
• Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for soils laboratory technicians.
• Interpret test data and prepare reports and/or summaries of test data.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers, the Department Manager, and assist with administrative duties as needed.
• Calibration of soils laboratory equipment and maintenance of calibration schedule and records.
• Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with collaboration and approval by your supervisor.
• Assist with inventory maintenance and organization of required supplies and equipment.
• Perform field and/or lab testing as needed.
• Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.
• Assist with compliance with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures; including adoption, implementation and enforcement.
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining appropriate soils lab-testing related certifications by external certifying agencies for the defined scope; and also ensuring Soils Lab Technicians obtain the same.
• Assist in maintaining an organized soils lab in compliance with QA/QC initiatives and accreditation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Good understanding of laboratory tests on construction materials and the ability to evaluate the test results in terms of specification compliance
• Knowledge of test methods, ASTM standards, and laboratory equipment
• Basic certifications per tech cert policy and necassary advanced cerifications required
• Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers and supervisors as well as independently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to frequently lift 60-80 pounds
• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.