WSP · 2 months ago
Geotechnical Laboratory Director
2677 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA, 30324, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering firm offering an exciting career opportunity for a Geotechnical/Construction Materials Laboratory Director in their Atlanta office. The role involves ensuring compliance with laboratory accreditations, managing personnel, overseeing project deliverables, and fostering client relationships while providing leadership in a supportive work environment.
Responsibilities
Work with an established laboratory team to successfully complete projects associated with testing in both construction materials and geotechnical applications
Will be responsible for laboratory accreditations (GDOT, USACE, AASHTO Re:Source/CCRL, NQA-1, etc.), preparing for internal and external lab audits, maintaining quality control, and supporting multiple audits per calendar year
Will be responsible for maintaining 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
Coordination with clients to define work programs and budgets, provided leadership and strategy including general oversight and planning, and project management
Manage and coordinate project teams, including 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
Must have ability to 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
Collaboration with national laboratory and materials practitioners
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Position will require occasional travel within GA and possibly the Southeastern U.S
Qualification
Required
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 as well as experience in proposal preparation
Strong work ethic, and demonstrated ability to work on project teams
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
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC requirements
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
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request
Preferred
Experience with advance laboratory testing such as consolidation, permeability, triaxial shear and direct shear is strongly preferred
Knowledge of AASHTO
Knowledge of GDOT Laboratory Accreditations and USACE Program
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
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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