Laboratory Manager

Build Your Future With CMT

At CMT Technical Services (CMT), we're building more than just infrastructure-we're building communities, careers, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a trusted leader in materials testing, inspection, and engineering services, we help ensure the safety and strength of everything from highways and bridges to commercial buildings and energy projects. With a dynamic team of professionals across multiple regions, CMT empowers individuals to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact on the world around them. Join us-and be part of something built to last.

Compensation: Salary $100k - $140k depending on experience
Location: Houston, TX
FLSA Exemption: Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with flexibility for testing and client demands

What you'll be doing:

• Direct and manage all laboratory operations to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Schedule and oversee in-lab testing activities, ensuring efficient use of staff and equipment.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), including oversight of nuclear density gauges, leak testing, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with the Vice President of Engineering to evaluate laboratory performance, identify improvements, and implement quality control measures.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and repaired as needed.
• Provide training and mentorship for technicians in proper laboratory procedures and testing standards.
• Review and analyze testing reports for accuracy and completeness before submission to clients.
• Conduct employee competency reviews and performance evaluations.
• Maintain computer systems, software, and hardware essential to laboratory operations.
• Promote and enforce CMT's safety standards and ensure a safe laboratory environment.
• Overseeing audits and maintaining accreditation status.

What you have:

• 2 years of college-level education in engineering, construction materials, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the materials testing industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing laboratory operations and staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and accreditation requirements (ASTM, ACI, TxDOT, and ISO/IEC 17025)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational challenges within a lab environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory management software.

What will make you stand out:

• ACI and ASTM certifications in soils, asphalt, concrete, and aggregates.
• Experience serving as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with nuclear density gauge oversight.
• Proven success in achieving and maintaining AASHTO accreditation standards.
• Strong track record in staff development and training.
• Ability to implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Preferred Certification(s):

• ACI and ASTM certifications (all applicable areas)
• Additional laboratory or radiation safety training/certifications a plus

CMT Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where individuals are treated with respect and fairness.