Geotechnical Laboratory Director

Overview

Geotechnical Laboratory Director role at WSP in the U.S. located in the Atlanta (Buford Hwy) office
. This role works with the Laboratory Management Team to ensure accreditation compliance, delivery of geotechnical, Construction Materials, and specialty laboratory testing projects, and to manage personnel associated with the laboratory. The position focuses on quality, leadership, client service, and opportunities for growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Work with an established laboratory team to successfully complete projects associated with testing in both construction materials and geotechnical applications.
• 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.
• 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, 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.
• Make quick decisions requiring sound judgment 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Position will require occasional travel within GA and possibly the Southeastern U.S.

• 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) and ability to learn new software quickly and effectively
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, and able to present to engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization 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 to apply technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, statistical analysis, and effective solutions
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety and harassment policies
• Note:
  
  This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy; random testing may occur during onboarding and employment
• Experience with advanced 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…