Senior Laboratory Manager - Cooma, Australia - Webuild
Description
Webuild is the new name of the Salini Impregilo Group, the global construction player specialized in building large works and complex infrastructure for the sustainable mobility, hydroelectric energy, water, green buildings and the tunnelling sectors.
Webuild is the expression of 114 years of applied engineering experience in 50 countries, in five continents, thanks to the talent of 50,000 people from over 100 nationalities. With a total backlog reaching €36.2 billion*, Webuild is a group guided by the passion for building and the pursuit of excellence, which renewed its commitment to building a sustainable future by applying its know-how to build innovative and valuable works.
*Consolidated Financial Results 2019
Position Title :
Senior Laboratory Manager
Purpose of the Role :
The Senior Laboratory Manager will support the project by performing construction materials testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete. He will be responsible for delivery in time respecting the Construction schedule the Mix design, laboratory tests results, Laboratory quality reports. He will be also responsible of all the Laboratory activities and responsible of the relative laboratory staff, laboratory buildings and laboratory equipment, coordinating and managing the activities of the laboratory.
Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials
• Exposure working on a major civil infrastructure project of comparable size and complexity to the Snowy 2.0 project.
• Experience establishing and managing laboratory tests for construction and geotechnical materials
Required Competencies :
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead a team and develop skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical functions, site construction engineers and external stakeholders Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Familiar with lab methodologies and understand the importance of clean and orderly workspace by diligently following all lab procedures for health and safety
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent safety awareness with good housekeeping habits.
• Ability to carry out work instructions and directives to provide satisfactory outcomes.
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve desired results
Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
• Knowledge and physical ability to perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates and concrete ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and physical ability to develop and review concrete Mix design.
• Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff.
• Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment
• Works with the Department Manager(s) and the Branch Manager during preparation of proposals and quotations for laboratory testing services to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of employees, and appropriate pricing to render a profit
• Builds and maintains an appropriate relationship with relevant Client and Subcontractors representatives
• Maintains productive relationships with the government representatives and other key stakeholders
• Directs all community enquires to the Community and Stakeholder Department
• Suppliers and Service Providers
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