Area Sales Manager

ICOP, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Health/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

ICOP, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager for Geotechnical Construction to support preconstruction and business development across the Northeast region (Philadelphia area and nearby states).

The role combines engineering insight with sales and operations to create solutions, pursue opportunities, and win profitable projects. The ideal candidate has a solid engineering foundation in geotechnical construction, knowledge of deep foundations and related systems, and a proven ability to cultivate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction, geotechnical background preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports and construction documents.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, and consulting engineers.
• Identify and qualify new project opportunities within the Northeast market.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and networking functions.
• Serve as a technical resource during preconstruction and pursuit phases.
• Review geotechnical reports, plans, and specifications to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations to develop competitive, constructible solutions.
• Support bid strategy, scope definition, value engineering, and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Geotechnical concepts

Presentation skills

Reading geotechnical reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Eng or Construction Mgmt

PE license or EIT certification

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Geotechnical Construction

Industry: Geotechnical / Specialty Construction

Location : Northeast - Philadelphia, NJ, and Delaware

Position Overview

ICOP is seeking a motivated and technically proficient Area Manager to support/run preconstruction and business development efforts for geotechnical construction projects throughout the Northeast region. This role bridges engineering, sales and operations -working closely with owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, as well as internal project teams to develop solutions, pursue opportunities, and secure profitable work.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, understands geotechnical construction methods, and excels at building long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, and consulting engineers
• Identify and qualify new project opportunities within the Northeast market
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and networking functions
• Serve as a technical resource during preconstruction and pursuit phases

Technical Sales & Preconstruction Support

• Review geotechnical reports, plans, and specifications to identify project risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to develop competitive, constructible solutions
• Assist with bid strategy, scope definition, value engineering, and alternative design concepts
• Support proposal development, presentations, and interviews

Market & Strategic Support

• Track market activity, competitors, and key projects in the region
• Support strategic account planning and market sector growth initiatives
• Maintain accurate CRM records for client interactions and pursuits

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in construction. Prefer a geotechnical background with knowledge of deep foundations, or specialty construction
• Strong understanding of geotechnical systems (i.e., drilled shafts, micropiles, soil mixing, shoring, ground improvement)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to read and interpret geotechnical reports and construction documents

Preferred

• Prior experience in sales, estimating, project engineering, or project management
• PE license or EIT certification
• Familiarity with the northeast construction market and key regional clients
• Technical credibility with clients and engineers
• Strategic thinking and opportunity assessment
• Collaborative mindset with operations and estimating teams
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Organized, proactive, and self-motivated

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus a lucrative performance-based incentive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects in a strong regional market
• Clear growth path within a leading geotechnical contractor

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.