Assistant Soils Lab Manager

Assistant Soils Lab Manager ECS Midwest, LLC 1125 Valley Belt Road (Show on map) May 08, 2026 Responsibilities Responsibilities Assist the Soils Lab Manager with supervision of all activities related to the soils laboratory. Actively mentor and train lab staff.
Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used. Assist with company required safety training.
Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for soils laboratory technicians.
Interpret test data and prepare reports and/or summaries of test data.
Provide assistance to Project Managers, the Department Manager, and assist with administrative duties as needed.
Calibration of soils laboratory equipment and maintenance of calibration schedule and records.
Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with collaboration and approval by your supervisor.
Assist with inventory maintenance and organization of required supplies and equipment.
Perform field and/or lab testing as needed.
Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.
Assist with compliance with corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures; including adoption, implementation and enforcement.
Assist with obtaining and maintaining appropriate soils lab-testing related certifications by external certifying agencies for the defined scope; and also ensuring Soils Lab Technicians obtain the same.
Assist in maintaining an organized soils lab in compliance with QA/QC initiatives and accreditation requirements. Qualifications Required Qualifications 3+ years of related experience
High school diploma or GED required
Strong oral & written communication skills
Good understanding of laboratory tests on construction materials and the ability to evaluate the test results in terms of specification compliance
Knowledge of test methods, ASTM standards, and laboratory equipment
Basic certifications per tech cert policy and necassary advanced cerifications required
Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information
Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
Ability to work effectively with clients, peers and supervisors as well as independently
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to frequently lift 60-80 pounds
Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required 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 s-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering s-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: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.