Geotechnical Department Manager

Job Description

Join us in the Sunshine State, Florida, where you can be part of creating a lasting legacy of success for clients, employees.

Embrace our mission of helping clients construct quality projects and experience a culture of care, fun, and accountability driving high motivation and performance.

Position Overview :

The Geotechnical Department Manager is responsible for leading the geotechnical engineering department, overseeing all related projects, and managing the technical and administrative staff within the department.

This individual is in charge of ensuring the delivery of high-quality geotechnical services and solutions tailored to client needs, while also meeting all technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership and management to the geotechnical engineering department, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Oversee the planning, design, analysis, and reporting of geotechnical projects, including deep foundations, slope stability, excavation support, and ground improvement.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for geotechnical investigations and design projects.
• Conduct and supervise field exploration, sampling, and in-situ testing activities.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with other departments or external consultants and contractors for multidisciplinary projects.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, proposals, and engineering analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and company quality management systems.
• Ensure the department maintains up-to-date knowledge of advancements in geotechnical engineering techniques, equipment, and software.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, involving business development activities such as writing proposals, delivering presentations, and participating in professional organizations.
• Manage the financial performance of the department, including resource allocation, billing, and monitoring of project profitability.
• Ensure adherence to workplace health and safety policies and regulations within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is essential.
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in geotechnical engineering with a thorough understanding of geotechnical design and analysis, soil mechanics, earthworks, and foundation engineering.
• 2+ years managerial experience in leading staff and managing geotechnical projects.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, PLAXIS, or GeoStudio), CAD and GIS applications.
• Strong project management skills, including financial management, scheduling, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Capable of building business through positive client relationships and business development acumen.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements :

• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork and travel to project sites as required.
• Capable of working in various weather and terrains.

The Geotechnical Department Manager is instrumental in steering the geotechnical service line and ensuring that construction and development projects are founded on solid ground, both figuratively and literally.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license is essential.

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in geotechnical engineering with a thorough understanding of geotechnical design and analysis, soil mechanics, earthworks, and foundation engineering.

2+ years managerial experience in leading staff and managing geotechnical projects. Familiarity with geotechnical software (e.

g., gINT, PLAXIS, or GeoStudio), CAD and GIS applications. Strong project management skills, including financial management, scheduling, and contract negotiation.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. Capable of building business through positive client relationships and business development acumen.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements : Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork and travel to project sites as required. Capable of working in various weather and terrains.

The Geotechnical Department Manager is instrumental in steering the geotechnical service line and ensuring that construction and development projects are founded on solid ground, both figuratively and literally.