Construction Materials Testing Team Lead

WSP•Durham, NC

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Team Lead for its Durham office. The role manages the construction materials inspection, testing, and laboratory group and interfaces with construction materials practice area leads across the Southeast and the United States. The position offers opportunities to lead and mentor engineers and technicians in a flexible, team-oriented environment focused on quality and client service. The Team Lead oversees projects involving construction management, construction quality assurance, special inspections, materials testing, and laboratory testing in construction materials and geotechnical applications. The role also supports business development, strategic planning, staffing, project coordination, technical quality, and reporting, and serves as the primary interface with client representatives.

Requirements

10 or more years of industry experience leading teams and managing projects, with sound knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing, and special inspections.
Measurable experience managing teams and projects and developing clients.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and experience preparing proposals.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work on project teams.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently, guide and lead junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, statistical analysis, and effective, economical, logical solutions.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Ability to travel occasionally as project-specific requirements dictate.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
Must comply with the client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy, including possible random tests.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or Business (listed as preferred in the posting).
Knowledge of AMRL and CCRL laboratory accreditations.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Local presence and contacts in the Raleigh-Durham construction market.

Responsibilities

Lead an established team on construction management, construction quality assurance, special inspections, materials testing, and laboratory testing projects in construction materials and geotechnical applications.
Lead and support business development and strategic planning to increase local market share.
Recruit and hire staff and direct project staffing assignments to meet client, contract, and company business objectives.
Manage and coordinate project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables.
Support financial, project management, backlog, and utilization reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary interface with client representatives.
Make timely decisions using sound judgment and experience.
Interact professionally and confidently with regulatory agencies, construction contractors, and clients.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.