Job Title: Lab Manager Job Description Develops and maintains laboratory operating policies and procedures to ensure efficient, high-quality testing services. Supports proposal and quotation preparation by helping define scope, staffing needs, and pricing. Ensures laboratory staff are properly trained, supervised, and equipped to maintain a safe and productive work environment. Oversees daily laboratory activities to ensure work meets client requirements, project specifications, and company standards. Maintains compliance with the organization’s quality program and the Construction Materials Quality Management System (QMS). Evaluates employee performance and supports professional development. Manages the use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment, ensuring the workspace remains clean, organized, and functional. Assists department leadership with business development efforts to maintain adequate workload and revenue. Oversees administrative processes to ensure accurate and timely preparation of reports, proposals, and documentation, and ensures staff follow company administrative policies. Supports hiring, training, and planning efforts within the department and contributes to annual business planning. May perform laboratory testing as needed based on workload. Promotes risk awareness, safety leadership, and pre-task planning. Encourages continuous quality improvement and ensures quality standards are upheld throughout project execution. Responsibilities + Develop and maintain laboratory operating policies and procedures. + Support proposal and quotation preparation by defining scope, staffing needs, and pricing. + Ensure laboratory staff are trained, supervised, and equipped for safety and productivity. + Oversee daily laboratory activities to meet client requirements and company standards. + Maintain compliance with the organization’s quality program and QMS. + Evaluate employee performance and support professional development. + Manage the use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment. + Assist with business development to maintain workload and revenue. + Oversee administrative processes for accurate and timely documentation. + Support hiring, training, and planning efforts within the department. + Contribute to annual business planning. + Perform laboratory testing as needed based on workload. + Promote risk awareness, safety leadership, and pre-task planning. + Encourage continuous quality improvement and uphold quality standards. Essential Skills + Experience in laboratory management with a focus on concrete, soil, and geotechnical materials. + Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field and 5 years’ experience in laboratory testing, or 9 years’ related experience without a degree. + Certification by qualified national, regional, or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification in concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials. + Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Strong leadership and supervisory skills. + Excellent organizational and communication abilities. + Ability to support business development and proposal preparation. Work Environment The position is within a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 8,000 employees across over 200 locations nationwide. The work environment emphasizes solving engineering and technical challenges and provides opportunities for growth in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. The workplace is designed to be safe, clean, and conducive to professional growth, with a focus on quality improvement and safety leadership. Looking to elevate your career? We’re eager to get to know you. Once you apply, Bron Cates, Technical Recruiter, will be in touch with next steps and additional details. Ready to move forward? Apply today—and feel free to connect with Bron on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/broncates1209 Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.