Geotechnical Materials Laboratory Manager

Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Lab Manager for our Dartmouth geotechnical laboratory, which provides conventional and advanced field and laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, concrete, and Asphalt. This leader will perform business development efforts to support the materials testing and the lab testing service offering.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage clients and projects, including communicating with internal and external clients regarding the scope of services and schedule.
• Participate in business development and collaboration efforts that include connecting with internal and external clients, preparing proposals, and attending client meetings as required
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, purchase, and certification of equipment
• Maintain laboratory certifications for CCIL
• Hire, train, and supervise laboratory technicians/technologists
• Oversee and coordinate receipt of laboratory samples and track progress during testing
• Coordinate with other Stantec laboratories to balance workload and share resources as needed
• Prepare proposals for laboratory and field services
• Perform quality control reviews of laboratory and field results, and issue final reports
• Promote safe work practices for all laboratory and field activities