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WSP in the U.S. · 2 weeks ago

Geotechnical Laboratory Director

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Geotechnical/Construction Materials Laboratory Director to join their Atlanta office. The role involves ensuring compliance with laboratory accreditations, managing personnel, and leading business development efforts to enhance client relationships and project management.

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No H1B

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

Geotechnical EngineeringLaboratory TestingClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementGeorgia Professional Engineer LicenseAASHTO KnowledgeGDOT Laboratory AccreditationsAdvanced Laboratory TestingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

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