Geotechnical Laboratory Technical Director

Job Description

Job Title : Geotechnical Laboratory

Location : Tucker, Georgia (Relocation Offered)

Job Type : Full-Time.

Job Overview ,

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all laboratory operations : scheduling, equipment maintenance, calibration, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee a wide range of geotechnical and construction materials testing, including : Proctor tests, Atterberg Limits, Grain size analysis, Unconfined compression, CU and UU triaxial, Direct Shear, Permeability, Consolidation, CBR (California Bearing Ratio).
• Ensure strict compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, GDOT, and internal QMS standards.
• Maintain all required laboratory accreditations and certifications.
• Participate in AASHTO proficiency testing and manage corrective actions where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory personnel to maintain high standards of technical performance and safety.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Interface with clients to provide technical guidance, support, and expertise.
• Prepare and lead external / internal audits and inspections.
• Utilize MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) effectively; familiarity with custom or proprietary software is essential.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks for invoice generation is highly desirable.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client databases and proprietary in-house software and reporting tools.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in reviewing laboratory test reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits