Geotechnical Department Manager

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Austin, Southlake, Houston, San Antonio (TX, TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth company match

Paid time off including parental leave

Employee referral bonuses

Education reimbursement

Bonuses for licenses

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Team events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager to oversee geotechnical engineering services across multiple offices. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering along with at least 10 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include project oversight, team leadership, and maintaining QA/QC standards. The role offers a competitive compensation package, including medical benefits, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering services.
• Extensive knowledge of ground improvement technologies.
• Soils laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical operations and QA/QC processes.
• Lead technical and managerial aspects of geotechnical projects.
• Manage project execution for profitability and efficiency.
• Guides engineers on foundation design, slope stability, ground improvement, and site investigations.
• Manages multi-project workloads, ensuring timely and profitable outcomes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Motivated and ambitious

Ability to manage multiple projects

Effective delegation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD Civil 3D

REVIT

Geotechnical software (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, etc.)

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager in Texas. This individual can work out of our San Antonio, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, or Austin Texas offices. This individual will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of geotechnical engineering services within Texas. They will also oversee assigned staff, project delivery, team leadership, and business development to ensure high quality work and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversees geotechnical operations and QA/QC processes to ensure all subsurface investigations, analyses, and engineering deliverables meet technical standards and project requirements.
• Establishes long range objectives, staffing plans, and technical development goals that support the growth and performance of the geotechnical team.
• Provides technical and managerial leadership by guiding engineers on foundation design, slope stability, earth retention systems, ground improvement, and field investigation programs.
• Develops and supports marketing and business development strategies aligned with geotechnical service offerings and broader discipline goals.
• Advises multidisciplinary teams by offering expert geotechnical insight for structural, civil, environmental, and transportation projects.
• Manages project execution and financial performance to ensure geotechnical projects achieve targeted profitability and efficient resource use.
• Monitors monthly productivity, utilization, and workload metrics and implements adjustments to maintain operational efficiency.
• Assigns geotechnical projects and coordinates staff scheduling to balance workloads, meet deadlines, and support employee development.
• Evaluates employee performance in alignment with company policies, technical competency expectations, and professional growth objectives.

Qualifications

• PE required; however, consideration will also be given to a highly qualified PG candidate.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience conducting and managing geotechnical engineering services and/or construction materials testing (CMT) services.
• Must be ambitious, motivated, able to work independently, have a strong work ethic, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop clients/projects in near term a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of ground improvement technologies and deep foundation systems.
• Soils laboratory experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, REVIT, and other CAD platforms is a plus.
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, SETTLE3D, L-Pile, is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, providing strong team leadership and effective project delivery.
• Experience with developing budgets, preparing proposals, tracking budgets, and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• Demonstrated effective leadership across large groups of employees.
• Strategic thinking.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!