Lab Manager

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Lab Manager to join our Tallahasseeteam. 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 management of junior staff within the construction materials testing (CMT) laboratory to ensure the department's goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations, personnel, and workload distribution
• Oversees laboratory testing, data interpretation, and report preparation
• Ensures all testing meets applicable standards and quality requirements (e.g., ASTM, QA/QC)
• Performs calculations and data reduction as needed
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and manages calibration schedules and records
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ensures laboratory organization and compliance with accreditation and quality requirements
• Obtains and maintains laboratory certifications and accreditations; ensures staff achieve required certifications
• Oversees compliance with corporate and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Supports Project Managers, Department Managers, and administrative functions as needed
• Leads recruiting and staffing efforts in coordination with leadership
• Promotes safety culture and ensures compliance with safety requirements
• Participates in business development, marketing, and client relationship activities
• Occasionally performs laboratory testing and technician duties as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used
• Assist with company-required safety training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related experience performing laboratory tests on construction materials.
• 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 and to build a team.
• Good understanding of construction materials laboratory testing equipment, methods, principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards to include evaluation of results in terms of specification compliance.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus.

About Us

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit:

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.