Geotechnical Lab Manager

Description

• Full managerial responsibility for all aspects of a project including safety, scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, quality control and cash management
• Will be responsible for maintaining laboratory quality requirements for records, personnel qualifications and client requirements.
• Coordination with clients to define work programs and budgets, provided leadership and strategy including general oversight and planning, and project management
• 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.
• Support staff development through mentoring
• Lead and support business development and strategic planning efforts to increase market share in priority markets.
• Collaboration with national laboratory and materials practitioners
• Develop and enhance key client relationships and serve as a primary company contact on projects
• 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.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

Requirements

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as ability to learn new software quickly and effectively.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task
• 5-7 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
• Knowledge of GDOT Laboratory Accreditations and USACE Program
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with advance laboratory testing such as consolidation, permeability, triaxial shear and direct shear is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 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.
• Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives
• Position will require occasional travel within GA and possibly the Southeastern U.S.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must have ability to make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience and know when to consult with other team members.
• 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.
• Successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Strong work ethic, and demonstrated ability to work on project teams
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Knowledge of AASHTO
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships as well as experience in proposal preparation

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance