About the job
Join AECOM as a Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager in Panama City, Panama!
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily laboratory operations, validating testing requests and preparing work forecasts.
- Conduct laboratory tests as required, including concrete, aggregate, and advanced soil testing procedures.
- Perform advanced soil testing methods such as consolidation, UCS rock testing, triaxial, and direct shear tests.
- Ensure the quality of testing and mentor junior staff members.
- Maintain laboratory equipment according to specifications, including calibration and routine repairs.
- Organize the laboratory environment, including soil inventory and equipment management.
- Possess a solid understanding of ASTM and CSA standards.
- Engage in CCIL and MTO Proficiency Testing.
- Draft laboratory testing reports.
- Supervise and lead QA/QC construction testing and inspections, including field staff orientation and technical report preparation.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering consultants, and external agencies.
- Prepare proposals for medium to high complexity projects involving various geotechnical scopes of work.
This position aims to enhance our talent pool for future opportunities.
