Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

This OpportunityWSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Construction Materials Lab Supervisor to join our North Mountain Operation, in our Salt Lake City office.  This individual will oversee our laboratory group and interface with other construction materials laboratory managers across the West 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 across the West.  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

• Work with other Construction Materials Lab managers supporting and collaborating with our construction materials testing, inspection, and laboratory groups across the SW Mtn District
• Will be responsible for lab accreditations, preparing for lab audits, maintaining quality control, and ensuring timely execution of lab tests
• Will be responsible for maintaining the UDOT Certification program for field and laboratory staffc
• Support business development and strategic planning efforts to increase market share in priority markets.
• Manage and coordinate laboratory technician team, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Must have sound knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and inspections
• Position will serve as primary interface with client representatives
• Must have ability to make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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 AreRequired Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree or measurable experience managing and implementing a construction materials laboratory business
  6+  years experience with construction materials laboratory expertise and sound knowledge and understanding of the lab accreditation process.   
• Ability and experience directing and managing staff
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and capable of independent work.  Demonstrated ability to work on project teams
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on AMRL and CCRL Laboratory Accreditations
• Experience on UDOT Laboratory Accreditations and WAQTC/TTQP Program
• Experience on UDOT CEM project management and project closeout processes

#LI-MC2