Job DescriptionAECOM has an immediate opportunity available for a Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager for employment in Panama City, Panama.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage day to day lab operation and verify testing requests and prepare work forecast.Carry out laboratory tests, as required, including concrete and aggregate and advanced soils testing procedures.Perform advanced soils testing (i.e., consolidation, UCS rock testing, triaxial and direct shear).Ensure testing quality and train junior staff.Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in accordance with specifications and perform calibrations and routine repairs of laboratory instrumentation.Maintain an organized laboratory environment including soil inventory and equipment.An understanding of ASTM and CSA Standards.Participate in the CCIL and MTO Proficiency Testing.Prepare laboratory testing reports.Supervise and lead QA/QC Construction testing and inspection including field staff orientation and prepare technical reports. Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering consultants and other external agencies.Prepare proposals for medium to high complexity projects for various geotechnical scope of work.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in related field + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationRelevant experience with Dam projects including inspection, rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.Experience in performing inspection, design, and/or engineering activities in dams or water retaining structuresExperience with laboratory soil testing procedures ranges from low to high complexityBilingual – English and Spanish Preferred Qualifications10 years or more experience including relevant experience with Dam projects including inspection, rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.Excellent interpersonal skills, staff supervision, strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilitiesExcellent written communications and presentation abilities in internal project settings with the project team, external project stakeholders, and leadership. Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
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AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
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