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Geotechnical Manager

Certerra (Formerly Rma Companies)

The Role

Overview

Oversee geotechnical office operations, staff, finance, projects, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • quality control
  • risk management
  • financial management
  • business development
  • proposal review
  • staff hiring

Tasks

The Office Manager is responsible for managing and leading both technical and non-technical duties for an engineering consulting office. This includes personnel supervision, financial management, employee supervision, proposal and project management, quality control, safety duties, client relations and development, and new business development. Responsible for project and office equipment, utilization of office personnel. Participate in management meetings, prepares, reviews, and approves cost estimates, and develop and/ or review all contracts and proposals prepared by the office, verify technical and financial necessities. Will work with HR and Divisions VP to hire and train new talent. The Office Manager will also work directly with technical department manager to support operations of the office. -Ensure best practices are being followed and upholding for quality standards. -Personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, salary administration, discipline, termination. -Work with division VP to oversee start-up operation of a geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental office for a national firm. -Determining staffing needs and hiring qualified personnel. -Risk Management, including contract review, adherence to corporate risk policies and practices, communicating safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for the office. -Responsible for project and office financials. -Wors with Division VPs to help manage and guide business development efforts. -Review proposals, contracts, and technical reports prepared by office personnel.

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • bachelor's
  • 10 years
  • certification
  • management

What You Bring

-Valid driver's license -Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years of experience. -Certification or licensure in field of expertise -Prior management experience.

The Company

About Certerra (Formerly Rma Companies)

-Offers services such as construction inspection & testing, subsurface imaging, instrumentation monitoring, and specialized lab testing. -Projects span critical infrastructure sectors including transportation, energy, water, government, and healthcare. -Supports clients like contractors, asset owners, manufacturers, and design firms with rapid response and real-time data. -Expansion includes the acquisition of Tierra, Inc., boosting Southeast US presence and service capabilities. -Operate as part of OceanSound Partners, positioning for continued strategic growth through infrastructure investment.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Renewables

Energy

Commercial Buildings

Construction Materials Certification

Subsurface Imaging

Utility Locating and Mapping

Non-destructive Testing

Non-intrusive Testing

Vibration Monitoring

Settlement Monitoring

Tilt Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Environmental Compliance

Industrial Hygiene

Biological Monitoring

Chemical Monitoring

Hazardous Materials Surveys

Management Plans