Overview:

　　Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Construction Services Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

　　Summary

　　The Lab Supervisor is a key role that is both challenging and rewarding. As the materials testing lab supervisor, your responsibilities would include oversight and managing the daily lab activities under the materials testing lab manager. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both collaboration and autonomy are valued.

　　Qualifications:

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

　　Physical Demands & Work Environment :

　　· Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include: bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation.

　　· Lifting and/or moving up to 35lbs regularly is expected, and up to 75lbs on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.

　　· This job is located in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions.

　　· Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.

　　· The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e., soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour

　　· The technician’s primary duty is to test soil compaction and test the compressive strength of concrete samples, as well as testing other construction materials; testing these samples requires extensive manual lifting and handling. The manual lifting is performed individually, and the weights manually lifted range from a 0-75+lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

　　· Weights in the 5-75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10–35 repetitions without reasonable accommodation

　　· Weights in the range of 35lbs–75+lbs (concrete cylinders and soils) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5-15 repetitions per hour, with or without reasonable accommodation

　　· Construction materials are manually lifted and carried distances on average ranging from a few feet to 75 feet, but may occasionally exceed 75 ft in walking distance and are unloaded manually at our lab and carried inside for testing, with or without reasonable accommodation

　　· On average the workdays range from 7-12 hours

　　· The testing work is performed inside and outside the lab with exposure to dirt, dust, sun, heat, and humidity

　　· The testing process for the various construction materials (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repeated several times per hour

　　· This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Maintaining lab workflow & organization

　　Receiving samples, reviewing & and entering test data into FDOT’S online database (Mac)

　　Performing laboratory tests as required for construction materials testing in accordance with USACE, ASTM, AASHTO, and FDOT

　　Testing of construction materials includes soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, mortar, and asphalt

　　Responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep of quality management system

　　Train laboratory technicians

　　Establish training & monitor technician performance

　　Approve weekly payroll of lab staff

　　Attend annual reviews of lab technicians

　　Regular attendance is required

　　Follows safety procedures

　　Other duties may be assigned

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role

　　Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)

　　High school diploma or GED accepted

　　Proficient with Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.) & math skills

　　Certifications required or able to obtain within the first 120 days

　　ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician,

　　ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician

　　ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1

　　ACI Masonry Lab Technician

　　CTQP Limerock Bearing Ratio Technician

　　CTQP Asphalt Plant – Level 1 & Level 2

　　Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

　　Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Field Data Collection (FDC)/Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports

　　Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

　　Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　College degree in construction management or engineering preferred

　　2 - 5+ years as a material testing Lab Technician, Supervisor, or Manager

　　Who We Are:

　　UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

　　Growing in Excellence

　　As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 73 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

　　Why Work at UES?

　　We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here (https://teamues-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/sbielefeldt/EbEUX7QyRi9Np7gALiJOZlkBNwVgknUxkYY7P7dcARIV9Q?e=XogND6) to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace . Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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　　EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.