Department Manager

Description

• Aid in quality control of geotechnical lab testing performed by the in-house laboratory.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards (ASTM, AASHTO, ASCE, etc.), and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with materials testing and geotechnical best practices.
• Provide on-site project management to complete field testing ensuring accurate and detailed daily field activity and/or diagrams and report findings to clients and supervisors.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and potentially repetitive motions.
• Lead risk assessments and geotechnical hazard evaluations for infrastructure, environmental remediation and construction projects.
• Generate reports, recommendations and other documentation needed by clients, including engineering and design.
• Complete proof roll observations and undercuts as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Staff geotechnical field work and provide guidance and oversight for collection of field data.
• Provide mentorship and training to project managers regarding engineering problems or client interactions, fostering technical skill development.
• Provide senior technical oversight and expertise on complex proposals and projects.
• Oversee the geotechnical department to include projects, personnel and P&L.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support.
• Participate in business development, networking and marketing efforts with new and existing clients.
• Review, update and approve invoices weekly for on-going projects.
• Review engineering reports, lot letters and field recommendations produced by field staff.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers and colleagues to improve consistency and efficiency in reporting procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Classify soils per ASTM standards.
• Create, prepare and update project proposals and technical reports.
• Develop and implement project scopes, site meetings, estimates, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and business objectives.
• 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).
• 5+ years of work experience in geotechnical engineering is required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs.
• 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