Geotechnical Department Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Engineering Professional in beautiful Salt Lake City, UT! This role offers the chance to lead a talented team and work on large-scale projects while promoting safety and quality. Enjoy a flexible work environment where your ideas are valued, and you can grow your career with access to nationwide expertise. With a focus on employee ownership and development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive culture. Don't miss out on the chance to advance your career with a company that prioritizes your success!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering or 9 years in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all projects to ensure timely execution and compliance.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for clients.
• Lead safety efforts and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Business Development

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Job Description

Explore with us in beautiful Salt Lake City, UT!

Terracon is looking for a Geotechnical Engineering Professional to lead our Geotechnical Engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT! We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS and relocation assistance for this opportunity.

Are you ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Do you want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued, and safety is a priority? Would you like access to a nationwide bench of expertise and opportunities to learn and lead? At Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company, we chart our course together, and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.

General Responsibilities:

As a Geotechnical Department Manager, you will supervise or monitor all projects in progress within the department to ensure timely execution, adherence to client requirements, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards. You will supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients, ensuring proper scope, manpower, and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Additionally, you will oversee daily operations, including staff training, development, performance reviews, equipment utilization, safety, quality assurance, and timely delivery of services and deliverables. You will also participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities, as well as build and maintain client relationships.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Support business and client development activities with the Operations Manager.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding with support from the Operations Manager.
• Prepare and execute the department's annual business plan with support from the Operations Manager.
• Oversee key department metrics such as revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Understand project-related risks and be familiar with risk policies to protect the company.
• Lead safety efforts, ensuring team adherence to safety rules and promoting a safe work environment.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects, engaging APRs at project onset.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related technical discipline, with 5 years of practice experience, or a minimum of 9 years' related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification or licensure in your field of expertise.

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About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and advancing their careers through new opportunities.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," reflects our commitment to excellent compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.