Construction Materials Testing Team Lead

WSP USA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Team Lead to manage our inspection, testing and laboratory group, interfacing with practice area leads across the Southeast and the U.S.

The role offers growth, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to mentor engineers and technicians while delivering high-quality service on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology or Business, with measurable experience managing teams, projects and client development.
• 7-10+ years of leadership experience, project management and knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and inspections.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and lead junior team members with QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem solving from testing data and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established team on projects in construction materials testing and laboratory testing.
• Support business development and planning to grow local market share.
• Recruit/hire staff and direct project staffing to meet client objectives.
• Coordinate project teams and ensure technical quality of deliverables.
• Support financial, project management, backlog, and utilization reporting.
• Serve as primary interface with client representatives.
• Adhere to QA/QC and ethical guidelines; handle project challenges professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationships

MS Office

QA/QC

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Geology/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing Team Lead to join our Knoxville, TN 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


• 7-10+ 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


• Knowledge of NQA-1 programs desired but not required


• PE desired but not required


• Local presence and contacts in the East Tennessee construction market

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.