Department Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

Intertek USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Department Manager for Geotechnical Engineering in Orlando, FL. The role oversees a geotechnical department within Intertek-PSI, focusing on project management, client relationships, and quality control across field, lab, and analysis work.

The ideal candidate has a civil/geotechnical engineering background with leadership experience, FL PE, and strong communication skills. This on-site position offers growth in the A/E/C sector and collaboration with multiple Intertek

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years' leadership, management, and/or project management experience.
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• The ability to read and understand work plans.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute geotechnical project assignments including field exploration, laboratory services, engineering analysis, report preparation and review.
• Provide quality control of proposals and reports and direct operations to meet client commitments.
• Participate in business development and marketing while maintaining client relationships on technical aspects of assignments.
• Mentor and train junior staff professionals.
• Engage with professional/technical organizations to build relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Reading plans

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Department Manager - Geotechnical Engineering - Orlando, Florida

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Orlando, FL . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the overall management of a profit center including: planning growth, profitability, cost control, employee development, quality control and client relations within Geotechnical Department.

What you’ll do:

• Direct and execute one or all of the following geotechnical project assignments but not limited to field exploration, laboratory services, engineering analysis, report preparation and report technical review
• Provide quality control review of proposals and reports and direct operations in a manner to consistently meet commitments to the clients
• Actively participate in business development and marketing efforts while establishing and maintaining client relationships related to technical aspects of our client assignments
• Responsible for the mentoring and training of junior professional staff professionals
• Actively participate in relationship building with professional and technical organizations

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from accredited engineering / ABET school required
• 5+ years' of leadership, management, and/or engineering project management experience is required
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration is required
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and solid interpersonal skills are required
• The ability to read and understand work plans is required
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred
• ICC, NICET and/or ACI Certifications are a plus
• P&L, and basic accounting experience is preferred
• Sales, marketing, and client management experience preferred
• Prior personnel management, hiring and training experience preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa @intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.