Construction Materials Testing Team Lead

WSP; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Durham, NC is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Team Lead to manage our inspection, testing and laboratory group. You will interface with Southeast and U.S. practice area leads, mentor staff, and drive quality, client service and project outcomes across challenging projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth in materials testing and geotechnical applications, and collaboration with clients and regulators to deliver results safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology or Business preferred, with measurable experience leading teams, projects and client development
• 10+ years of industry experience with leading teams, managing projects and knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and special inspections
• Excellent organization, multi-tasking and client-facing skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to proposals
• Proven track record of safety and adherence to health, safety, and harassment policies
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a construction materials inspection, testing, and laboratory group.
• Interface with other practice area leads across the Southeast and the U.S.
• Support business development and strategic planning to increase market share in the local market.
• Recruit/hire staff and direct project staffing to meet client and business objectives.
• Ensure technical quality of deliverables and coordinate project teams.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team members and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, clients, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Manage financial, project management, backlog and utilization reporting requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client development

Laboratory testing knowledge

QA/QC

MS Office

Communication

Engineering/Geology knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology or Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing Team Lead to join our Durham office. This individual will manage our construction materials inspection, testing and laboratory group and interface with other construction materials practice area leads across the Southeast and the U.S. 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 in the area. We offer the opportunity to mentor talented young engineers and technicians in a supportive and flexible atmosphere where the focus is on teamwork, quality, and excellent client service. Our ideal candidate has strong technical capabilities, solid client relationship skills, a commitment to delivering a quality product and an interest in a leadership role.

Your Impact

• Lead an established team on projects associated with construction management, construction quality assurance, special inspections, materials testing and laboratory testing in both construction materials and geotechnical applications.
• Lead and support business development and strategic planning efforts to increase market share in the local market.
• Recruit/Hire staff and direct project staffing assignments to meet client, contract, and company business objective
• Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Support financial, project management, backlog and utilization reporting requirements.
• Position will serve as primary interface with client representatives
• Must have ability to make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience
• Interact with regulatory agencies, construction contractors, 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 and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology or Business, is preferred; along with measurable experience managing teams, projects, and client development
• 10+ years of industry experience with leading teams, managing projects and sound knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and special inspections
• 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)
• 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 junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Knowledge on AMRL and CCRL Laboratory Accreditations
• PE desired but not required
• Local presence and contacts in the Raleigh-Durham construction market

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