Geotechnical Construction & Materials Supervisor

Location : Hazleton, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

About HawkMtn Labs

Ready to make your mark in the industry? We're offering a unique opportunity for an experienced, driven professional who's ready to break out of the corporate mold and take ownership of a newly created role : Geotechnical Construction & Materials Supervisor. As we expand our operations, we're looking for someone with a strong industry background, a dynamic personality, and the initiative to shape and grow this position from the ground up. If you're passionate about making a real impact and being part of a company focused on long-term growth and innovation, we want to hear from you.

HawkMtn Labs (HML) is a trusted, independent, third party, analytical & testing Laboratory that provides services across Northeast PA. We specialize in providing high-quality testing, inspection, and reporting services to clients in environmental, infrastructure, and public works sectors. We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Construction Materials Supervisor to lead our construction testing and field inspection operations.

This is a critical leadership role for a skilled professional ready to oversee complex testing programs, manage field and lab personnel, and ensure regulatory compliance across a wide range of public and private projects.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of industry standards and practices; administration and documentation; technical report writing; and laboratory testing methods (Atterberg Limits, Sieve Analysis, Proctors, CBR, etc.); and equipment and software used for inspections and materials testing.

They will also have the skills and abilities to lead, mentor, and evaluate field and laboratory personnel; perform and supervise inspections and technical testing; interpret construction RFPs, specifications, and lab results; make decisions regarding acceptance / rejection of materials and workmanship; communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory officials; manage budgets, schedules, and equipment; maintain accurate and organized project records; and prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines under various field conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise field and laboratory staff conducting materials testing and construction inspections
• Develop, manage, and oversee QA / QC programs for projects in accordance with industry standards and practices
• Maintain and develop laboratory testing protocols; ensure equipment calibration and maintenance schedules are up to date
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation, reports, and inspection records
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and government agencies
• Assist in developing operational procedures, training plans, and safety protocols
• Manage and support accreditation requirements for materials testing lab

Qualifications & Experience Minimum Requirements

Certifications (optional) : Relevant certifications in laboratory practices, construction management, civil engineering, or instrumentation are a plus.

This full-time position offers Competitive Pay, Medical Vision and Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Company Matched 401K, Paid Time Off

If you meet the qualifications, have a positive attitude and great work ethic, Apply Today!

HawkMtn Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.