Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's 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 America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.  

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in Pennsylvania, is looking for a laboratory supervisor to manage our Harrisburg construction materials testing operation. 

Kleinfelder offers:

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Certification, training, and professional development assistance;
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry. 

Kleinfelder is looking for a laboratory testing professional with strong initiative, great communication skills, and proven client service skills to supervise a motivated and growing team of laboratory testing professionals. 

Position responsibilities may include:

• Promote, sustain, and demonstrate Kleinfelder’s values and safety commitment.
• Communicate with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver construction services projects on a consistent basis.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
• 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, and grout materials.
• Responsible for performing the testing, associated reporting, and computations in accordance with Kleinfelder’s Quality System Manual and applicable testing standards (e.g. ASTM, AASHTO, etc.).
• Experienced in establishing and maintaining great client relationships through excellent communication, quality and client service.

Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience:

• 8+ years of laboratory experience testing construction materials;
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test;
• High School Diploma, or equivalent;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure 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 multi-tasking 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 certifications and experience, hiring preference will be given to those with the following certifications or experience:

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1
• Concrete Strength Testing Technician
• Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician (Levels 1 or 2)
• Aggregate Testing Technician (Levels 1 or 2)
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications
• Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils (Levels I, II, or III)
• Nuclear density gauge safety, handling, operation, and transporting training/certification.  

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.