Geotechnical Department Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and insurance plans

Retirement and college savings plans

Job summary

A leading company in geotechnical engineering is seeking a Geotechnical Department Manager in Greensboro, NC. The role involves managing engineering teams, overseeing project lifecycle, ensuring quality control, and engaging in business development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and relevant educational qualifications, including a professional engineering license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and forecasts.
• 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.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Technical knowledge

Business development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG)

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What You'll Do

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our geotechnical engineering team in our Greensboro 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.

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Department Manager to lead our geotechnical engineering team in our Greensboro 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.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Skills:

• 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.
  
  

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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