Geotechnical Lab Lead — Soils, Aggregates & Asphalt

WSP in the U.S.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Geotechnical Laboratory Supervisor in Louisville, KY to lead a geotechnical/construction materials testing lab, drive quality, safety, and accreditation adherence, and manage daily operations.

You will oversee testing programs, supervise technicians, coordinate scheduling, and ensure timely client deliverables while upholding ASTM/AASHTO standards and quality management requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of laboratory testing experience in geotechnical, aggregate, asphalt, or construction materials testing.
• 3+ years of laboratory leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Experience working within an accredited laboratory environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and workflow for soils, aggregate, and asphalt testing programs.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and provide technical leadership, mentoring, training, and performance support.
• Assign workloads and monitor schedules to ensure project deadlines and client deliverables.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, laboratory procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee sample receipt, logging, storage, tracking, and disposition activities.
• Maintain chain-of-custody procedures and accurate sample identification records.
• Manage laboratory information systems, databases, and testing records.
• Coordinate testing priorities to support project schedules and client requirements.
• Ensure laboratory testing is performed in accordance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, client, and agency specifications.
• Maintain compliance with AASHTO resource quality management requirements.
• Support proficiency sample programs, accreditation assessments, internal audits, and corrective action initiatives.
• Review laboratory data and reports for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to release.
• Oversee laboratory equipment calibration, verification, maintenance, and repair programs.
• Maintain calibration records and documentation required to support accreditation requirements. Coordinate acquisition, replacement, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and testing resources.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while monitoring priorities, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate testing activities with project managers, engineers, field personnel, and clients.
• Support invoicing, billing documentation, and laboratory production reporting.
• Assist with proposal development, scope preparation, and laboratory resource planning efforts.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Geotechnical testing

Soil testing

Quality management systems

ASTM/AASHTO knowledge

LIMS

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

LIMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Geotechnical Laboratory Supervisor in Louisville, KY to lead a geotechnical/construction materials testing lab, drive quality, safety, and accreditation adherence, and manage daily operations.

You will oversee testing programs, supervise technicians, coordinate scheduling, and ensure timely client deliverables while upholding ASTM/AASHTO standards and quality management requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential.