Geotechnical Group Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure work is executed on time, meets client requirements, and complies with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients, ensuring proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to achieve desired profitability.
• Supervise daily department operations, including staff training, development, performance reviews, equipment and facility utilization, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, prepare and execute the annual business plan for the specialty service group.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, oversee and manage key group metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Develop understanding of project‑related risk; be familiar with potential issues and company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring adherence to safety rules and guidelines, and model a safe work environment.
• Promote pre‑task planning for all projects.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Maintain consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the firm (e.g., Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology) and 5 years of practice experience, or a minimum of 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in the field of expertise.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.