Director Consulting

Viridien; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: $145,000 – $165,000 per |

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Geocomp, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Consulting to lead the Consulting Division in the United States.

The role combines technical leadership with business development to expand client relationships, win major pursuits, and guide a high-performing team of engineers. The Director will serve as the senior technical authority on major opportunities, shape strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-divisional teams to ensure program success and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license — Geotechnical or Geostructural background required.
• MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical or structural emphasis) preferred, or equivalent applicable experience
• 8+ years of experience with geotechnical consulting projects
• Demonstrated success in both business development/sales and project management
• Strong leadership capabilities and a team-player mindset
• Excellent communication skills, including experience delivering technical and business presentations

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to the Consulting Division
• Identify and help close staffing gaps (senior PMs/PEs, junior engineers) to build a sustainable team
• Champion consistent use of internal processes and systems (CRM/BD tracking, project workflows, quality standards)
• Create, sustain, and support an environment that makes the division a great place to work
• Collaborate with other Geocomp Divisions to grow opportunities for employees
• Oversee and coordinate efforts with our Business Development team to build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts
• Help manage and grow client relationships as an integral part of the growth strategy
• Help develop pursuit strategies and oversee preparation of proposals and bids, in collaboration with other offices
• Oversee and manage completion of projects to client satisfaction while procuring new work to grow the division
• Serve as the senior technical signature on proposals for complex, high-stakes projects
• Drive new client relationships and revenue growth for the Consulting Division
• Manage project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget, meeting or exceeding client expectations across the active project portfolio
• Supervise and coordinate staff on specific projects to align client needs with Geocomp resource allocation
• Ensure deliverables are provided on time and within scope and budget
• Assemble and manage project teams for each assignment to optimize results
• Lead management of relationships with clients, contractors, officials, and other stakeholders in collaboration with our Business Development and project delivery teams
• Promote positive, effective health and safety practices and ensure standards are met
• Help achieve strategic objectives around best practices, effective project management, and active risk management

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical or structural emphasis)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CRM/BD tracking

Project workflows

Job description

Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally.

Job Details:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director of Consultingto lead the Division and drive its next phase of growth. This individual will combine strong technical expertise with business development capabilities and proven leadership skills to strengthen the team, expand client relationships, and position the Division for sustainable growth.

This is a high-impact, highly visible leadership role. You will serve as the Division's senior technical authority on major pursuits, provide strategic direction and mentorship to a strong team of engineers, and play a central role in developing new business opportunities, strengthening client partnerships, and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to the Consulting Division
• Identify and help close staffing gaps (senior PMs/PEs, junior engineers) to build a sustainable team
• Champion consistent use of internal processes and systems (CRM/BD tracking, project workflows, quality standards)
• Create, sustain, and support an environment that makes the division a great place to work
• Collaborate with other Geocomp Divisions (GTX Lab, I&M, Products) to grow opportunities for employees

Business Development

• Oversee and coordinate efforts with our Business Development team to build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts
• Help manage and grow client relationships as an integral part of the growth strategy
• Help develop pursuit strategies and oversee preparation of proposals and bids, in collaboration with other offices
• Oversee and manage completion of projects to client satisfaction while procuring new work to grow the division
• Serve as the senior technical signature on proposals for complex, high-stakes projects
• Drive new client relationships and revenue growth for the Consulting Division

Technical & Client Delivery

• Manage project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget, meeting or exceeding client expectations across the active project portfolio
• Supervise and coordinate staff on specific projects to align client needs with Geocomp resource allocation
• Ensure deliverables are provided on time and within scope and budget
• Assemble and manage project teams for each assignment to optimize results
• Lead management of relationships with clients, contractors, officials, and other stakeholders in collaboration with our Business Development and project delivery teams
• Promote positive, effective health and safety practices and ensure standards are met
• Help achieve strategic objectives around best practices, effective project management, and active risk management

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license — Geotechnical or Geostructural background required
• MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical or structural emphasis) preferred, or equivalent applicable experience
• 8+ years of experience with geotechnical consulting projects
• Demonstrated success in both business development/sales and project management
• Strong leadership capabilities and a team-player mindset
• Excellent communication skills, including experience delivering technical and business presentations

Benefits Package

• Base salary: $145,000 – $165,000 per year
  (Final compensation based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity)
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Our Hiring Process

At Geocomp, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.