What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Testing-Department Manager position at WSP?
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP USA Inc. is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure. With a strong presence nationwide, WSP provides innovative solutions in transportation, energy, environment, and construction services. Our Louisville, KY team specializes in construction materials testing (CMT) for projects including airports, airfield pavements, transportation infrastructure, power generation and transmission, landfill construction, and commercial developments.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department Manager to lead our team in Louisville, KY. This role involves managing all aspects of construction materials testing, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while fostering client relationships and mentoring a team of professionals.
Your Impact
- Project Management: Oversee CMT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians to support project success.
- Client Relations: Act as the primary liaison for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project needs are met.
- Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce strict safety standards in all testing and field operations.
- Resource Allocation: Manage staffing, equipment, and materials to optimize efficiency and project delivery.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with FAA, DOT, ASTM, AASHTO, and WSP USA quality standards.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in construction materials testing, special inspections, and ASTM test methods. (In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is acceptable.)
- Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
- Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Licenses: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
- Familiarity with FAA, DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards for construction materials testing.
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.
