Construction Technical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Construction Technical Manager

DEPARTMENT : Technical Services

LOCATION : Niagara Falls, New York

JOB NUMBER : 2023-AFALLS-01

SALARY RANGE : $100,000 to $160,000 annual

DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Due to a planned retirement, Sevenson Environmental Services (SES) is looking for an experienced professional to lead the company in technological solutions, in particular as relates to in-situ solidification / stabilization (ISS), in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), and deep soil mixing (DSM) technology for site remediation.

The ISS / ISCO / DSM Technical Manager is a full-time position and will be ideally located at our headquarters in Niagara Falls, New York, although remote location is possible.

Typical work activities will include :

• Assist SES in marketing presentations with prospective clients. In conjunction with the SES business development team, maintain a database of completed projects that can be used as references and examples to help secure future work.
• Assist in proposal preparation and in bid preparation as appropriate, including suggesting innovative and cutting edge technologies as possible solutions.
• Manage the data that has been and will be obtained through design mix studies and quality control (QC) sampling on soil mixing projects.

Prepare data summaries that can be used by SES to plan solutions for future work. Publish technical sheets, articles and technical papers that can enhance the technical reputation of SES.

Manage laboratory design mix studies that are intended to find the best combination of reagents to meet project-specific completion criteria for physical and / or chemical performance.

Prepare data summaries and reports as required for projects. These studies may occur in the SES lab or in outside labs.

Interface with on-going soil mixing projects and be able to contribute to identifying, understanding, and resolving problems as they may occur in the field.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

Successful candidate must have an advanced (Master’s or higher) degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering, Geochemistry, or Chemical Engineering;

minimum five years of experience working with a contractor specializing in soil mixing technologies or an engineering firm that designs and oversees such work.

Other job requirements include :

• Previously responsible for managing at least ten (10) complex laboratory design mix studies to achieve project-specific physical and / or chemical performance standards.
• Previously responsible for the design and / or execution of at least five (5) large-scale soil mixing projects that involve the use of backhoes, drill rigs, or similar equipment to accomplish ISS, ISCO, or DSM on projects with complex mixtures of underground chemical hazardous wastes.
• A good communicator, comfortable and effective with dealing with SES employees at all levels, as well as our clients and representatives of engineering firms and government agencies that may have influence on our work.

The successful candidate will be highly organized and be able to display good written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer literate, including strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple technically complex assignments concurrently.
• Willing to travel as needed to visit projects and meet with clients.
• Current 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

SALARY / BENEFITS :

Salaried position; salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. Extensive company-provided benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, 401k plan, profit sharing, and pension.

Sevenson participates in E-Verify and must verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Sevenson will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa, etc.) to fill a position.

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