Hicksville
Job Description COMPANY OVERVIEW: CERTERRA/ Big Apple Group (formerly RMA Companies) is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients. Job Summary: We are seeking a Professional Engineer to perform Special Inspections (Geotechnical), oversee our laboratory operations and ensure the highest quality of testing services. The will be responsible for managing lab staff, developing and implementing lab policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Special Inspections (Geotechnical)., • Minimum of 7 years of experience with laboratory testing of construction materials, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role, • Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, quality control, and regulatory requirements, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Special Inspections (Geotechnical) in the greater NYC-Metro (2-3 Days Per Week), • Serve as Technical Director for the company’s licensed Concrete Testing Lab., • Oversee daily operations of the laboratory, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management, • Develop and implement lab policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs, • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accrediting agencies, and best practices, • Lead and mentor laboratory staff, providing training and guidance as needed, • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of lab services, • Evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance lab operations and testing capabilities, • Participate in budget planning and monitor expenses to meet financial goals, • American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certifications:, • Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2, • Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician, • Concrete Strength Testing Technician, • Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1, • Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1 or 2, • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET):, • Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt, Concrete, Soils (Levels I, II, or III), • NJSAT Certifications:, • Licensed Professional Engineer in NY (required), • Licensed Professional Engineer in NJ, in addition to NY is highly preferred