Geotechnical Department Leader - Growth, Strategy & Delivery

ECS Southwest, LLP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our Fort Worth geotechnical team. You will oversee operations, technical execution, and the department's financial performance, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while aligning with ECS core values.

You will manage engineers, project managers, and staff, drive staff development, recruit top talent, and pursue new business opportunities with clients in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers, project managers, and staff in geotechnical projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced understanding of engineering consulting operations and project execution.
• Proficiency with P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the geotechnical department operations and financial performance.
• Leads project managers and technical staff and ensures safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Develops staff, succession plans, and future leaders.
• Drives business growth and client relationship management.
• Oversees proposals, pricing, and scope definition, and aligns with corporate strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Geotechnical engineering

Staff development

Business development

Financial acumen

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

Job description

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our Fort Worth geotechnical team. You will oversee operations, technical execution, and the department's financial performance, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while aligning with ECS core values.

You will manage engineers, project managers, and staff, drive staff development, recruit top talent, and pursue new business opportunities with clients in the region.