Geotechnical Department Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our geotechnical engineering team. You will oversee projects and staff, manage quality control, and support business development to drive department success.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in civil/geotechnical engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and P&L. ABET-accredited BS required; MS preferred; PE/PG licensure preferred or obtainable within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Geological Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience.
• Leadership, budgeting/forecasting, and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of geotechnical projects.
• Lead geotechnical engineers, geologists, PMs, and technicians.
• Ensure adherence to geotechnical best practices, safety, and QC.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Geotechnical knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Business development

Client engagement

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Geological Eng

MS in Civil Eng (Geotechnical) preferred

PE or PG licensure preferred

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our geotechnical engineering team in our Charlotte office. In this critical role, you will manage projects and staff, oversee quality control and technical standards, contribute to business development, and help drive overall department success.

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.

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Required Qualifications

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

Required Education & Certifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire required.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.