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WSP USA Construction Materials Laboratory Supervisor in Murray, Utah
This Opportunity
WSP 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 Are
Required Qualifications
BS degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree or measurable experience managing and implementing a construction materials laboratory business6+ 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
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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.
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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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.