What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Laboratory Technical Director position at Cooperidge Consulting Firm?
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Geotechnical Laboratory Technical Director to lead a state-of-the-art, fully accredited laboratory in Tucker, GA.
This is a premier leadership opportunity for a technical expert who thrives on precision and quality. You will oversee daily operations for a lab that serves clients across 40 states and maintains a prestigious two-decade streak of deficiency-free technical audits. This role is 100% laboratory-based—eliminating the need for fieldwork or constant travel—allowing you to focus entirely on staff mentorship, equipment calibration, and the sophisticated testing of soils and construction materials. If you are a high-detail leader ready to uphold a national reputation for excellence, this is your next career step.
Job Responsibilities
Education & Licensing
This is a premier leadership opportunity for a technical expert who thrives on precision and quality. You will oversee daily operations for a lab that serves clients across 40 states and maintains a prestigious two-decade streak of deficiency-free technical audits. This role is 100% laboratory-based—eliminating the need for fieldwork or constant travel—allowing you to focus entirely on staff mentorship, equipment calibration, and the sophisticated testing of soils and construction materials. If you are a high-detail leader ready to uphold a national reputation for excellence, this is your next career step.
Job Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Direct all laboratory functions, including staff supervision, scheduling, resource planning, and equipment calibration cycles
- Technical Oversight: Oversee a comprehensive suite of geotechnical tests, including Proctor, Atterberg Limits, Triaxial (CU/UU), Direct Shear, and Consolidation
- Accreditation Management: Ensure 100% compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and GDOT standards; maintain active certifications with USACE and AASHTO Resource
- Audit Defense: Prepare for and lead both internal and external audits, continuing the laboratory's long-standing tradition of zero-deficiency results
- QA/QC Stewardship: Drive safety and quality protocols, ensuring strict adherence to federally approved Quality Management System (QMS) manuals
- Mentorship: Train and evaluate laboratory technicians, fostering an environment of technical growth and rigorous attention to detail
- Client Consultation: Collaborate directly with clients to provide technical insights, project support, and troubleshooting for complex material behaviors
- Business Support: Manage documentation and reporting; utilize QuickBooks for invoicing and financial tracking as needed
Education & Licensing
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is REQUIRED (Master's preferred)
- PE License (Professional Engineer) is a significant advantage but not required
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in geotechnical or construction materials testing
- Proven Leadership: At least 3-5 years in a laboratory management or supervisory capacity
- Standards Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ASTM and AASHTO testing procedures and state DOT requirements
- Software Proficiency: Mastery of MS Office Suite; familiarity with QuickBooks is highly desirable
- Auditor's Eye: Exceptional attention to detail with a "quality-first" mindset
- Communication: Ability to translate complex lab results into actionable technical reports for clients and stakeholders
- Motivation: Proven ability to manage, develop, and retain a high-performing technical team
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000