Geotechnical Department Manager

  • Civil Engineering
  • Columbia, SC
  • $115,000 to $150,000 + Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance + 401(k) Plan + 4 Weeks’ Paid Time Off + Education Reimbursement + Bonus Programs + Sign-On Bonus + Stock Options + Cell Phone Reimbursement
  • JOB-5109 RHA

Senior professional engineer (P.E.) or geologist (P.G.) required to manage and lead a group of geotechnical engineers on exciting projects including bridges and highways, airports, deep foundations and slope stability geotechnical work.

The Position:

The appointed Geotechnical Department Manager will:

  • Plan, schedule and coordinate geotechnical specific work.
  • Manage and lead a department of geotechnical engineers.
  • Continue to make the department profitable and inspire growth.
  • Communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
  • Manage resources, project scheduling, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Work with external vendors, subcontractors, or contractors.
  • Provide an excellent level of customer service.
  • Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for projects’ completion.
  • Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state-of-the-art technology issues.
  • Provide leadership for marketing, sales, and business development efforts.
  • Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

The Candidate:

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in all phases of geotechnical and construction management
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or geology
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering or Geologist (P.G.) certifications (or ability to acquire) in state of South Carolina.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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  • The ability to develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects.
  • Experience in evaluating and synthesizing complex laboratory and field data.
  • A commitment to following safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects for incident and injury free operations.

The Company:

An employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm solving engineering and technical challenges for over 50 years, our client employs more than 6,000 people and specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

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