Assistant Lab Manager

What You'll Do:

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Assistant Lab Manager to join our Houston team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the quality control and supervision of junior staff within the construction materials testing (CMT) laboratory to ensure the department’s goals are met.

Responsibilities

Assists the Lab Manager in supervising daily laboratory operations

Provides mentorship, training, and guidance to laboratory staff

Promotes and reinforces safety practices and ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Assists in coordinating laboratory schedules and workflow

Performs laboratory and field testing as needed

Interprets test data and prepares reports or summaries

Supports calibration, maintenance, and documentation of laboratory equipment

Assists with recruiting and staffing efforts in coordination with leadership

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment

Ensures laboratory organization and compliance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements

Supports implementation and compliance with QMS policies and procedures

Assists in maintaining laboratory certifications and supports staff certification efforts

Provides support to Project Managers and assists with administrative tasks

Participates in business development, marketing, and client engagement activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

Support you in further enhancing your professional skills as a leader.

Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Basic certifications as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy and any advanced certifications necessary for the work performed

If managing both the soils and concrete labs, certifications are required for both laboratories.

3 years of related experience

Strong communication and math skills

Solid understanding of laboratory testing methods and ASTM standards

Ability to evaluate test results for specification compliance

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation and reporting

Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible work ethic

Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors, as well as independently

Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Working knowledge of laboratory systems (e.g., Keylab) preferred

Basic understanding of quality management systems (QMS)

Ability to lift 75 pounds frequently

Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is preferred

Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Military Qualifications:

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":

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Who We Are:

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.