Assistant Geology Director

Overview

Lead geotechnical projects and staff while driving business development for energy & infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• geotech design
• project management
• client liaison
• business development
• team leadership
• cost control

Tasks

-Participate in recruitment for staff of all levels to help grow the Geotechnical Engineering Group. -Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills. -Serve as client contact for projects managed. -Work closely with GAI leadership and other PMs to coordinate and develop the proposed scope, schedule, and fee for Geotech tasks and/or entire projects. -Develop an understanding of and marketing the services GAI performs. -Manage and mentor staff. -Promotes effective teamwork and development within the Geotechnical Engineering Group and GAI. -Build relationships with Energy, Institutional, Industrial, Manufacturing, Municipal, and Transportation clients and internal clients within GAI's Business Sectors. -Provide design, management, and technical direction and oversight associated with geotechnical components on multi-discipline design and construction projects. -Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project. -Lead and manage projects primarily for Geotechnical Market, Serve as technical lead for engineering and geology tasks in the area of expertise. -Lead teams to successfully execute all assigned projects. -Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. -Function as a seller/doer. Identify, chase, and successfully win new business opportunities with existing and new clients. -Deliver the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed. Plans and manages projects and multiple projects at one time. -Support senior management in contract negotiations with clients. -Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems. Determines project objectives and requirements. -Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams. -Frequently oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project. -Review deliverables prior to submitting to clients. -Develop appropriate design alternatives for complex geotechnical projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints. -Represent GAI at important functions or conferences. -Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others. -Collaborate with others within the GAI Power Generation Business Sector to develop and execute a business plan. -Work with Accounting staff to monitor and control project costs and billings to meet budgeted profit, analyze project performance data, and develop recovery plans as needed. -Win new work from both new and existing clients by building and maintaining customer relationships, monitoring future work opportunities while communicating regularly, and attending client events, professional society/industry association events. -Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects. -Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers, geologists, and officials. -Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems. -Lead business development pursuits and developing statements of qualifications and proposed project scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and fees. -Integrate advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems. -Supervises a major practice segment or several teams. -Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences. -Practice activities and culture. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests. -Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to the geotechnical group.

Requirements

• geo-hazard
• engineering geology
• professional geologist
• 20+ years
• leadership
• project management

What You Bring

-Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems. -Ability to work independently as needed on project-specific tasks. -Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas. Demonstrates leadership. -Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues. -B.S. or M.S. Engineering Geology or Geology, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred -20+ years: Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Engineering Sales experience. -Well-rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols. -Professional Geologist (P.G.) License, reciprocity (or ability to pursue licensure) in multiple states. -Willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements. -Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful internal and external client relationships. -Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management skills and concepts such as: developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc. -Geo-Hazard identification and successful mitigation design and implementation. -Ability to work in a team environment with staff and clients. -Strong verbal and written communication and technical writing skills. -20+ Years -Valid Driver’s License. -Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice. -Ability to be efficient in planning and organizing workload.

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Benefits

-New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program -Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) -401k company match -Up to 25% of job duties will be dedicated to Business Development. -Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries -Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays -Tuition Reimbursement

About Gai Consultants, Inc.

-is a trusted partner in engineering, environmental, and construction services, delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors. -has established a strong reputation for providing tailored, sustainable solutions for complex projects. -focuses on helping clients achieve their infrastructure goals with a blend of technical expertise and practical experience. -notable projects include large-scale infrastructure development, energy systems, and water management solutions. -known for its ability to adapt to both public and private sector challenges. -provides consulting services that bridge the gap between engineering design, environmental solutions, and construction management.

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