Job Responsibilities

 Penguin is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Job Responsibilities

Pension Associates is current seeking a Materials Testing Lab Manager to work in our Newark, NJ office with experience consistent with, but not limited to:

• Supervise others performing construction materials laboratory testing.
• Construction materials testing includes:
• Portland cement concrete; Portland cement; masonry products, including block, pavers and cast stone;
• high performance concrete; freeze/thaw; basic and complex soils testing; aggregate, and mix designs
• Perform construction materials testing in the laboratory per ASTM, AASHTO, Pam and Away standards.
• Meet deadlines.
• Manage workload and staffing to help ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure that the laboratory is a clean, organized and well maintained work space.
• Ensure that samples are handled, tested and reported in accordance with the standards and specifications.
• Enforce laboratory quality procedures and methods
• Assist with laboratory accreditation efforts, including quality document, audits and proficiency samples
• Assist with staffing and personnel responsibilities, including invoicing and collecting of receivables
• Manage 1-3 direct reports.
  

Additional Required Attributes

• Computer skills required:
• Proficiency with Windows based software.
• Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Will need to be able to work with and become proficient in the basic industry soils software and laboratory
• information management systems (databases).
  

Preferred Attributes

• PE or the ability to obtain a PE license is a plus
• BS in Engineering or Material Science a plus, but not required
  

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pendant individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pendant, an Enter Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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