Acoustics Team Lead
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- Assist in the responsibility for operations of production including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
- May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
- Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
- Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews. Be directly involved with clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
- Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systemImplement, monitor and support company policy. Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
- Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
- Serve as an experienced acoustical and/or vibration specialist conducting analyses to develop design options or recommendations and prepare service deliverable documents
- Perform acoustical (noise/vibration) assignments requiring application of standard and non-standard techniques and procedures
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Work independently on projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
- Focus on tasks including architectural acoustics, environmental noise and vibration-related analyses
- Perform other related duties as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- PE or INCE Board certification
- Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, Math, Physics, Engineering, or closely related field
- A minimum of 5 years related experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Proficiency with state-of-the-art software used to process and analyze acoustic measurement data
- Familiarity with relevant ISO and related U.S. acoustical standards
- Familiarity with current environmental noise guidance documents for acoustical analyses (FHWA, FTA, FRA, etc)