• Construction Materials Lab Manager

    WSP USA (Murray, UT)


    Role Overview

     

    We have a Construction Materials Lab Manager career opportunity with our Murray, UT team.

     

    Would you enjoy being a Construction Materials Lab Manager including technical work as well as client development? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We are a team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Will take a leadership role in the management of the materials laboratory testing business in our Murray, UT office. Will be responsible for lab certification, preparing for lab audits, maintaining quality control, ensuring timely execution of lab tests, hiring, and managing income statement to meet financial goals for the lab.

    + Financial performance of the lab - P&L, controlling labor costs and equipment expenses, tracking revenue

    + Assist in proposal preparation including innovative technical approaches and competitive pricing. Will prepare and perform client presentations.

    + Will supervise operations of concrete/soils/asphalt laboratory in Murray, UT office.

    + Will supervise Engineering Technicians performing lab tests.

    + Will compile, review and approve lab reports

    + Must have sound knowledge of laboratory tests, field testing and inspection.

    + Position will serve as primary interface with client representative.

    + Must have ability to make quick decisions requiring sound judgment and experience

    Role Requirements

    + BS degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree or measurable experience managing and implementing a construction materials business

    + Minimum 5 - 7 years in experience in a construction materials lab

    + Ability and experience directing and managing staff

    + Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

    + Positive experience dealing directly with client representatives.

    + Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships as well as experience in proposal preparation.

    + 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience on AMRL and CCRL Laboratory Accreditations.

    + Experience on UDOT Laboratory Accreditations and WAQTC/TTQP Program.

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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.

     

    www.wsp.com

     

    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.