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About the Role
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Assistant Lab Manager to join our Austin team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the quality control and supervision of junior staff within the construction materials testing (CMT) laboratory to ensure the department’s goals are met.
Responsibilities
- Oversee laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects.
- Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used.
- Assist with company required safety training.
- Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records.
- Ensure lab follows corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all team members earn and maintain relevant laboratory certifications by external certifying agencies.
- Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in compliance with QA/QC initiatives.
- Oversee routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils.
- Oversee routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.
- Interpret test data and prepare reports and summaries of data as requested by lab technicians.
- Actively mentor and train lab staff.
- Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for laboratory technicians.
- Provide assistance to project managers and the department manager as requested.
- Collaborate with recruiting and supervisor to maintain adequate staffing for the lab.
- Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of related experience.
- Must have and be willing to maintain basic concrete and/or soils lab certifications.
- Must be able to lift 60-80 pounds.
- Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
- Ability to work effectively with peers, supervisors, and clients.
- Good understanding of construction materials laboratory testing equipment, methods, principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
- Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus.
- US Military ranks E-5 will qualify if they also meet education and certification requirements.
Skills
- Construction materials testing
- Quality control
- Supervision
- Laboratory safety
- PPE usage
- Safety training
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Accreditation compliance
- DOT
- AMRL
- CCRL
- AASHTO
- Soils testing (Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content, unconfined compressive strength, proctor testing)
- Soil classification
- Concrete testing (sample labeling, curing, temperature monitoring, breaking)
- Data interpretation
- Report preparation
- Mentoring
- Training
- Work coordination
- Client relations
- Business development
- Marketing
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of related experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- Additional incentives for skill advancement and experience
- Support for further professional skills enhancement as a leader
- Encouragement for continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities
About the Company
- 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 building science + infrastructure consulting services.
- We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast.
- ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
- For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
Equal Opportunity
- ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.