Construction Materials Testing Team Lead

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.

You will 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting business development and strategic planning efforts to increase market share in the local market.
• Recruiting and hiring staff and directing project staffing assignments to meet client, contract, and company business objectives.
• Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Supporting financial, project management, backlog and utilization reporting requirements.
• Serving as primary interface with client representatives.
• Making quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience.
• Interacting with regulatory agencies, construction contractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology or Business, with 7-10+ years of industry experience managing teams, projects, and client development.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of AMRL and CCRL Laboratory Accreditations.
• Knowledge of NQA-1 programs.
• PE licensure.
• Local presence and contacts in the East Tennessee construction market.

We offer excellent career growth, a friendly, flexible work environment, and a variety of challenging projects.