Geotechnical Department Manager

Terracon is growing and hiring a Geotechnical Department Manager in our Midland, TX office. Our Midland office works on exciting projects including commercial, education, hospital, slope stability, deep foundation design, and various other project types requiring geotechnical services.

About the role

This position is for a senior professional engineer (P.E.) who will manage and lead a group of geotechnical engineers, plan, schedule, and coordinate geotechnical work, and oversee a team of professional engineers, geologists, and engineering technicians for projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will have experience in all phases of geotechnical and construction management efforts, previous leadership experience, and a track record in business development.

The role requires numerous business development efforts, including client development meetings, proposals, and reports to support existing clients and expand service offerings. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting large, complex, multi-discipline projects throughout West Texas, particularly within renewable energy (wind and solar), oil and gas, data center, and industrial development markets.

Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with civil, structural, environmental, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions addressing site characterization, foundation design, earthwork considerations, and construction risk management. Experience managing key client relationships and serving as a trusted technical advisor on regional energy, infrastructure, and mission-critical facility projects is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a department of geotechnical engineers to ensure profitability and growth.
• Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Oversee resource management, project scheduling, budgets, forecasts, and coordination with external vendors, subcontractors, or contractors.
• Conduct client development activities in the Midland area.
• Provide an excellent level of customer service.
• Design, communicate, and implement project plans.
• Develop written proposals for both small and large projects.
• Evaluate and synthesize complex laboratory and field data, assembling it into written reports.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, following rules and guidelines for incident- and injury-free operations; report any safety issues to management.
• Lead technical training and make informed decisions based on state-of-the-art technology.
• Provide leadership in marketing, sales, and business development.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the firm (e.g., Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology) and 8 years of practice experience. Alternatively, a minimum of 9 years of related experience without a degree.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and certification or licensure in a field of expertise.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Annual bonus.
• Ability to purchase company stock (100% employee-owned organization).
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement.