Department Manager

Description

• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and potentially repetitive motions.
• Typically, this position involves 25% field work, 75% office work, depending on the week/work.

Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of test equipment).
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Ability to write technical reports, proposals, business correspondences and/or procedure manuals as needed.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• 10+ years of work experience in geotechnical engineering is required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) License with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred.
• Proven experience in client communication, engagement, and presentation to others.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for infrastructure or construction projects.
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region.

Benefits

• Some overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance