Geotechnical Department Lead: Projects & Mentorship

ECS Group of Companies; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is actively seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our Cincinnati geotechnical engineering team. You will oversee projects, staff, quality control, and technical standards while contributing to business development and department success.

In this leadership role, you will manage budgets and forecasts, promote safety, and drive a high-performance culture across engineers, geologists, and project managers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• Leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Extensive technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering concepts and applications.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L.
• Business development experience engaging clients and winning projects.
• Knowledge of geotechnical conditions and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Lead a team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to geotechnical engineering best practices, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical review of proposals, reports, and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Set goals for the geotechnical group and develop staff skills through training initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Budget & P&L

Business development

Geotechnical engineering

Education

BS in Civil or Geological Engineering (ABET)

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Job description

ECS Limited is actively seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our Cincinnati geotechnical engineering team. You will oversee projects, staff, quality control, and technical standards while contributing to business development and department success.

In this leadership role, you will manage budgets and forecasts, promote safety, and drive a high-performance culture across engineers, geologists, and project managers.