Geotechnical Laboratory Director

About the role

This Opportunity WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Geotechnical/Construction Materials Laboratory Director to join our Atlanta office.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Laboratory Management Team to ensure compliance with accreditation, delivery of geotechnical, Construction Materials, and specialty laboratory testing projects.
• Manage personnel associated with the laboratory and identify key areas of growth.
• Prepare for internal and external lab audits, maintain quality control, and support multiple audits per calendar year.
• Maintain laboratory quality requirements for records, personnel qualifications, and client requirements.
• Lead and support business development and strategic planning efforts to increase market share in priority markets.
• Develop and enhance key client relationships and serve as a primary company contact on projects.
• Coordinate with clients to define work programs and budgets, provide leadership and strategy, including general oversight and planning, and project management.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring the technical quality of deliverables, full managerial responsibility for all aspects of a project including safety, scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control, and cash management.
• Support staff development through mentoring.
• Make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience, and know when to consult with other team members.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct, Quality Program requirements, and related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with national laboratory and materials practitioners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience leading teams, managing projects, and 5+ years of direct experience in laboratory testing (including concrete, soils, aggregate, and asphalt), field testing, special inspections, construction materials, and geotechnical services.
• Licensed Georgia Professional engineer is required.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and experience in proposal preparation.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as ability to learn new software quickly and effectively.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Experience with advanced laboratory testing such as consolidation, permeability, triaxial shear, and direct shear is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AASHTO and GDOT Laboratory Accreditations and USACE Program.

Qualifications

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Benefits

We offer excellent career growth, a friendly, flexible work environment, and a variety of challenging projects. We have a group of talented staff and work on some of the most exciting projects across the US. We offer the opportunity to mentor talented engineers and technicians in a supportive and flexible atmosphere where the focus is on teamwork, quality, and excellent client service.

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Contact Information

For more information about WSP USA, visit www.wsp.com. For questions about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.